Aloha Bread
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/4 cup mashed bananas
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
Grease 2 large loaf pans, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time and add bananas. In a separate bowl combine the flower, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then add to banana mixture. stir to moisten but do not overmix (which will create a coarse texture). Fold in the pineapple, pecans, and coconut;just until incorporated. Pour into prepared pans (about two-thirds full) and bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 80 minutes.
Yields 2 large loaves.