Hawaiian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast; set aside.
2. 2
   Drain pineapple in a sieve, pressing out as much juice as possible.
3. 3
   Reserve juice in a 1-cup measure; add water to make 1/2 cup.
4. 4
   Pour juice into small saucepan.
5. 5
   Add sugar, salt and butter.
6. 6
   Stir mixture constantly over medium-high heat until butter softens.
7. 7
   Add juice mixture, banana and egg to flour mixture.
8. 8
   Beat 1 minute with electric mixer on low speed.
9. 9
   Scrape batter from sides of bowl; beat 2 minutes longer at high speed.
10. 10
    By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
11. 11
    Stir in drained pineapple.
12. 12
    Cover bowl with towel; let rise in a warm place, until doubled 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
13. 13
    Stir down dough.
14. 14
    Grease a 2-quart casserole with high sides or a souffle dish.
15. 15
    Turn dough into dish.
16. 16
    Cover with towel; let rise 45 minutes.
17. 17
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
18. 18
    Cool in dish 5 minutes; remove from dish.