Pioneer Woman Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe is moist, sweet and full of flavor. It combines fresh zucchini with juicy pineapple for a soft, delicious bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups grated zucchini about 2 medium
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan lightly. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. This ensures the spices and leavening mix evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time and whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Add Zucchini and Pineapple
- Fold grated zucchini and crushed pineapple into the wet mixture. Mix gently until evenly combined. This makes the bread moist and flavorful.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix or the bread may become dense.
Add Nuts (Optional)
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using. Nuts add crunch and extra flavor. Mix gently so the bread stays soft.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Make sure the batter spreads evenly in the pan.
Bake the Bread
- Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
Cool the Bread
- Remove the loaf from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. This prevents soggy edges.
Slice and Serve
- Once cooled, slice the bread into pieces. Serve plain or spread with butter or cream cheese for extra flavor. Enjoy the moist, sweet bread.
Notes
- Grate zucchini finely for even texture.
- Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy bread.
- Do not overmix batter to keep bread light.
- Add nuts or raisins for extra flavor.
- Store completely cooled bread in airtight container.