Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with the luscious and flavorful Pineapple Bread. 🍍🍞 In this 500-word culinary journey, we’ll explore the art of crafting this delectable bread that seamlessly combines the sweetness of pineapple, the richness of toasted coconut, and the comforting warmth of freshly baked goodness.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut, toasted
Instructions:
To Toast the Coconut:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Spread coconut in a single layer onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 5-10 minutes, checking and stirring after 5 minutes. The coconut should turn golden, but be cautious not to burn it.
For the Bread:
- Increase the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Pour pineapple into a fine mesh sieve placed over a medium bowl, allowing it to drain completely for about 10 minutes.
- Generously butter and flour a 9 X 5 loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, a process taking about 5-7 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Alternately add the flour and Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Mix the final bit of flour until just combined.
- Gently fold drained pineapple into the batter.
- Pour the delightful mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Smooth the top with a rubber spatula and sprinkle the toasted coconut generously.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then cover the bread with foil, and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, totaling 60-70 minutes of baking time.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 20 minutes before removing.
Nutritional Snapshot:
- Serving: 1 slice
- Calories: 266kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
- Sodium: 167mg
- Potassium: 136mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 24g
- Vitamin A: 320IU
- Vitamin C: 4mg
- Calcium: 38mg
- Iron: 1mg
Savoring the Symphony: As you indulge in a slice of this Pineapple Bread, each bite is a harmonious blend of moist bread, juicy pineapple tidbits, and the delightful crunch of toasted coconut. The sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes is just a prelude to the tropical escape awaiting your taste buds.
Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert, this Pineapple Bread is more than a recipe – it’s a culinary symphony that brings the flavors of the tropics to your home. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a delicious journey that will have you dreaming of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. 🌴🍍