Hawaiian Bread

I had a friend request this recipe so here it is for all to have.  This recipe makes 2 loaves, so if you need to let me taste a loaf for you, I would be glad to!!!

Hawaiian Bread


1.5 cups vegetable oil

3 large eggs

2 cups mashed ripe bananas

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans (9x5 inch). In a large bowl, beat oil and eggs with an electric mixer at medium spped. Beat in bananas, pineapple, and vanilla, until combined.

In another large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to oil mixture, beating until combined. Stir in coconut and nuts.

Pou batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Enjoy!

*Recipe from Paula Deen Magazine (Divine Desserts)