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Pineapple Coconut Bread

Pineapple Coconut Bread that Brings Paradise to Your Kitchen

Experience the tropical delight of Pineapple Coconut Bread, a perfect bake to brighten any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutions suggested
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder essential for a proper rise
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda balances the acidity from pineapple
  • 1/2 tsp Salt enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut substitute coconut milk for buttermilk
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple drain excess juice if using canned
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) warm but not hot
  • 2 large Large Eggs bind ingredients together
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk substitute coconut milk for extra coconut flavor
For Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts adds a wonderful crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts alternative to macadamia nuts

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Pineapple Coconut Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut in a large bowl.
  3. Combine melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and crushed pineapple in another bowl.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with additional shredded coconut for an extra tropical touch.

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