Moist Pineapple Nut Bread Recipe – A Sweet Vintage Favorite

🍍 Moist Pineapple Nut Bread 🍞

Tropical sweetness meets cozy spice in this soft, nostalgic quick bread.

This vintage Pineapple Nut Bread is moist, fluffy, and full of sunshine flavor. With crushed pineapple, a hint of cinnamon, and crunchy chopped nuts, it’s a perfect slice of mid-century baking—simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. Best served warm with butter or alongside a breezy brunch.

🍽️ Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices)
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~270 per slice
🕰️ Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup evaporated milk (such as A&P or Carnation)
• 1 can (8¾ oz) crushed pineapple, with syrup
• ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work best)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (or 350°F if using a glass loaf pan).
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, followed by the evaporated milk and crushed pineapple with syrup.
5. Stir in chopped nuts.
6. Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients all at once. Stir gently just until combined—do not overmix.
7. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan (8¼ x 4½ x 2¾ inches).
8. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling before slicing.

💡 Tip: This bread tastes even better the next day! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap once fully cooled and store overnight for extra moisture and flavor.

🍞 Substitutions & Tips

• No evaporated milk? Use ½ cup regular milk plus ¼ cup half-and-half.
• Add ¼ tsp nutmeg for extra warmth.
• Top the batter with extra chopped nuts or a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking for a crispier crust.

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Ingredients:

• Clabber Girl Baking Powder
  A reliable leavening agent to help your bread rise perfectly.​

• Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
  Essential for achieving the right texture and crumb.​

• McCormick Ground Cinnamon
  Adds warm, aromatic spice to your bread.​

• Carnation Evaporated Milk
  Provides a rich and creamy texture to the batter.​

• Dole Crushed Pineapple in Juice
  Infuses the bread with sweet, tropical flavor.

• Fisher Chef's Naturals Chopped Walnuts
  Adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.​

Tools:

• USA Pan Seamless Bread Loaf Pan
  Ensures even baking and easy release of your bread.​

• Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack
  Allows your bread to cool evenly and saves counter space.

Pair it with our light and airy Fluffy Puffy Omelet for a vintage brunch combo that’s hard to beat! 🍳

✨ A sweet slice of the past, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. ✨