Bread

Hawaiian Banana Bread

... from Aunt Sandy's Kitchen

• Serves: 8-10 slices
• Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
• Cooking: 60 minutes

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Aloha, friends! Hawaiian Banana Bread is a tropical delight that goes great with your morning coffee or an anytime treat. This Hawaiian Banana Bread is infused with flavors of the islands crushed pineapple, coconut, and a course banana. This recipe is simple, delicious, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2-3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 can(8oz.) crushed pineapple (do not drain)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Move oven rack to lower position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven.
2. Preheat oven 350°F (177°C).
3. Grease one 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
4. Mix sugar and butter in large bowl.
5. Stir in eggs until well blended.
6. Add banana, pineapple, vanilla, and coconut. Beat until smooth.
7. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
8. Stir in flour mixture.
9. Pour into pan and smooth out mixture.
10. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack.
13. Cool completely (about 2 hours) before slicing.

Enjoy!