PINEAPPLE-RAISIN NUT BREAD

Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread image

This sweet, dark bread from Jeanne Perdue of Houston, Texas has a nice level of spice that makes it perfect for the holiday season. It would be great for brunch or as an after-school snack for kids.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup canola oil
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 eggs
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, pineapple, eggs and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and raisins. , Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.