- ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 can crushed pineapple with all its juice (or 1 cup fresh pineapple plus juice)
Stir well until all the wet ingredients are fully blended.
Step 4: Combine the Two
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently by hand or with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix — it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy. Overmixing can make the bread tough instead of soft and tender.
Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to level out the top. If you’d like a little crunch and sparkle on top, sprinkle a spoonful or two of turbinado sugar over the batter.
Slide the pan into your preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Every oven is a little different, so start checking around the 50-minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf — if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, it’s ready.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully lift it out (use parchment handles if you lined the pan) and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve as is — or try one of these delicious variations:
- Warm with butter: Toast a slice and spread on some real butter for a simple, nostalgic snack.
- Drizzled with glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a few teaspoons of pineapple juice and drizzle over the loaf for an extra sweet, tropical touch.
- Topped with cream cheese: A layer of softened cream cheese takes it from quick bread to elegant dessert.
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