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Pineapple Calamansi (Lime) Bread

Manila Spoon
Crushed pineapple makes this bread super moist and flavorful plus a hint of local lime (calamansi) adds a layer of citrusy tang! No butter or oil is ever used in the batter so it’s healthy and good for you!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Filipino
Servings 10 slices
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp calamansi, key lime or regular lime juice, freshly squeezed (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or nut of choice, (optional)

For the Lemon Glaze

  • 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 5 tablespoons Lime (or lemon) juice, adjust to taste depending on the tartness and thickness of the glaze that you prefer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar, crushed pineapple, sour cream, and lime juice in another bowl. Blend well. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture; stir to mix.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture; stir to mix.
  • Fold in nuts, if using. Spoon the mixture into a greased or parchment paper-lined (or banana leaf-lined) 9×5-inch loaf pan (if making one large loaf) or two (8×4) loaf pans.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes (if using 2 loaf pans) or 60 minutes if using one large loaf tin or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely before adding the lime glaze. Perfect morning bread or for snack time!

For the Lime Glaze

  • Place the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Beat until it reaches a smooth and pourable consistency.
  • Let the cake cool completely before you add the glaze.

Notes

Notes
The version of the bread on the photos is nut-free but you can choose to add some if you like it. I've tried both. Equally good!

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword calamansi bread, calamansi lime, easy pineapple bread, easy quick bread recipe, lime bread, pineapple bread
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