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Pineapple Bread with Pineapple Glaze

A moist and flavorful quick bread infused with crushed pineapple and topped with a sweet, tropical glaze.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the Pineapple Loaf:

  • ½ cup thick cultured sour cream
  • 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cups plain all-purpose flour
  • One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice (reserve 2 tablespoons of juice for glaze)
  • A small pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg room temperature

For the Pineapple Drizzle:

  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from canned pineapple
  • 1 cup finely sifted confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Bread:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a large loaf pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • In a large separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the cooled, melted butter, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in the egg until the mixture is well-blended.
  • Add in the crushed pineapple along with its juice (excluding the reserved amount for glaze), the sour cream, and the vanilla extract. Whisk together until a smooth, cohesive batter forms.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring only until no visible streaks of flour remain. Take care not to overmix the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly during baking, loosely cover it with foil and continue baking.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Then, gently remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on the rack before applying the glaze.

Prepare the Glaze:

  • In a small bowl, mix the sifted powdered sugar with the reserved pineapple juice until the mixture becomes smooth and pourable.
  • Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled bread and allow it to set slightly before slicing.
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Notes

Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container; freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.