Aloha Bread

Submitted by gailanng

"The coconut sweetens this bread while the bananas and pineapple provide a hint of each of their flavors."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 3⁄4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup coconut

directions

1. Grease 2 - 8x4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl with beaters, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs and bananas.
3. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add to banana mixture. Blend well, but do not over mix (which will create a coarse texture).
4. Add pineapple, pecans and coconut; mix on low speed until blended.
5. Pour into prepared pans (about two-thirds full) and bake at 325F for 60 to 80 minutes.