Pineapple Tangerine Bread

The rich sweetness of pineapple is complemented with the bite of tangerine zest in this quick bread. Wheat germ imparts a nutty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup wheat germ
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 teaspoons grated tangerine zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Drain pineapple well, pressing out excess syrup with back of spoon. Reserve 3/4 cup of the syrup.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, reserved syrup, egg, butter and grated tangerine zest. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in pineapple mixture. Stir just until blended. Pour batter into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.