In a medium sized bowl, combine the AP Flour,Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt.
In another medium sized bowl, combine the Sugar and Vegetable Shortening. Cream these together using a wire whisk. Alternately use an electric hand mixer.
Whisk the 2 Eggs just until combined.
Add the Eggs and the Milk to the Sugar/ Vegetable Shortening mixture and whisk until well incorporated.
Mix the mashed Bananas and diced Pineapple together.
Using a wooden spoon or a large metal spoon, alternate adding the mashed Bananas/ Pineapple and Flour mixture to the Sugar/ Shortening mixture. Beat until smooth.
Stir in the shredded Coconut.
Spoon the bread mixture into a greased 8x4 inch pan. Place into a pre heated 350 degree oven and bake for about 60 minutes. If wooden skewer inserted near the middle comes out clean, it's done! Remove the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and let cool completely. Ha Ha!
Sparky magically appeared as I removed the loaf from the pan and announced he was going in! Now....I have always waited until a quick bread was completely cool before cutting it. Sometimes I waited hours for it to settle before cutting, but Sparky was not about to wait one extra minute. And lo and behold it sliced beautifully! Serve with a dab of butter and pretend you're in the Tropics!
I love to bake. There's something about taking plain old white flour and a few other ingredients and as if by magic turning it into a mouth watering delight!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hugs,
Karen, TJG