Nauruan Pineapple and Banana Bread

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Banana Pineapple Bread

Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil, melted (this ingredient is what really makes this recipe so awesome. Be sure to get “extra virgin” – the taste is distinct, unique, and wonderful); 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1-1/4 cups granulated white cane sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 to 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas; 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple, diced

Directions:

1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180°C)

2 Prepare two 8″ (20cm) by 4″ (10cm) bread pans with a light coating of grease topped with flour on the bottoms and inside walls.

3 Combine the coconut oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, brown and white sugars in a large mixing bowl. Stir and blend together until completely smooth and devoid of any lumps.

4 Using another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, flour, nutmeg and salt.

5 Add the flour mixture into the egg mixture, and stir together. This should be a very gentle “folding” procedure. Do not stir vigorously, you just want the two mixtures to be combined into one batter, but not “whipped” together.

6 Now fold into the batter the pineapple and bananas.

7 Now pour your combined-fruity batter into your prepared pans and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the loaf tops are well set and turning a rich golden colour. If you are using frozen pineapple, it will take a little longer than if using fresh. The breads are well done when you can stick a toothpick deep into the center and it is almost clean when you pull it out.

8 Remove the pans from the oven and let them cool a bit – 10 to 15 minutes – before taking the loaves out of the pans.

9 Serve your Nauruan style Banana Pineapple Bread while still nice and warm. What doesn’t get eaten right away will still taste great later, at room temperature.

10 For a drink accompaniment, try taking some Nauruan Pandanus tea. Wonderful combination, and very healthy for you, too.

I made this delicious bread with gluten free plain flour and it worked very well, a lovely light texture. The pineapple is a great addition to the old favourite, banana bread, Anne