Banana Pineapple Bread

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or oleo)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 2/3 cups mashed bananas (very overripe)
  • 2/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (or choiceof nut optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    preheat oven to 350.
  2. 2
    grease and flour a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  3. 3
    in a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  4. 4
    drain crushed pineapple, I do this with a wire mesh strainer and the back of a spoon, or you can squeeze out the liquid by hand, you don't have to squeeze or drain it dry, just so long you get most liquid out, measure 2/3 cup of drained pineapple, packed down.
  5. 5
    In medium bowl cream the butter and sugar until creamy
  6. 6
    Add eggs, mashed bananas, pineapple and vanilla and mix until well blended.
  7. 7
    Pour banana mixture and pecans into flour mixture, scraping the bowl and stir until the flour is well moistened, don't stir too much, but until well moistened.
  8. 8
    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. 9
    Let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, turn over onto the wire rack to remove and let cool completely , wrap and store in the refridgerator.

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