Pineapple Quick Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ cup softened butter
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve liquid)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• ¼ cup pineapple liquid (from crushed pineapple can)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tbsp pineapple liquid (from crushed pineapple can)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt for uniformity.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple liquid and the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating between them and ensuring thorough incorporation.
6. Mix in the milk until well combined.
7. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
8. Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before serving. Enjoy your delightful Pineapple Quick Bread!