Description
Hearty pioneer woman zucchini pineapple bread combines sweet tropical notes with garden-fresh zucchini for a delightful quick bread experience. Southern bakers will savor this moist, spiced treat that delivers comfort and flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar (white or brown)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
- 1 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cans (8 oz/226 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tsps baking soda
- 1–½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans with non-stick spray, then dust lightly with flour to prevent adherence.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Wet Ingredient Blending: In a separate bowl, vigorously mix eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes slightly frothy and well-integrated.
- Batter Assembly: Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent toughening. Fold in zucchini, pineapple, nuts, and raisins, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Pan Loading and Baking: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula. Position pans on center oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee consistent browning and cooking.
- Doneness Verification: Test bread’s readiness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean or with minimal moist crumbs attached.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove pans from oven, loosen bread edges with a knife, and let rest for 10 minutes. Transfer loaves to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling before slicing to maintain optimal texture and structure.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to ensure a perfect bread texture and prevent waterlogging.
- Customize Flavor Boost: Feel free to swap nuts or add chocolate chips for a personalized twist that matches your taste preferences and pantry ingredients.
- Check Oven Hot Spots: Rotate pans midway through baking to guarantee even browning and consistent cooking across both loaves.
- Storage Secret: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg