Description

Moist, buttery, and bursting with tropical flavor, this Pineapple Bread is your new favorite go-to for quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy dessert. Perfect for summer brunches or cozy winter cravings, it uses pantry staples and crushed pineapple to create a delicious loaf that’s as impressive as it is simple. With a light pineapple glaze on top and a tender crumb inside, it’s a crowd-pleasing bread that works great for breakfast ideas, lunchboxes, or dinner ideas. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned baker, this easy recipe will be a winner.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

1 1/4 cups crushed pineapple, well-drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.

5. Fold in sour cream followed by the well-drained crushed pineapple.

6. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

7. Pour batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, covering with foil after 40 minutes if browning too fast.

9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

10. For glaze, mix powdered sugar with reserved pineapple juice and drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

Let the bread rest overnight—it’s even better the next day.

Don’t skip greasing or lining the pan; it ensures the loaf releases cleanly.

For a flavor boost, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 265
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: pineapple bread, easy recipe, quick bread, breakfast ideas, tropical dessert