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Classic Hummingbird Bread Machine Recipe

This classic hummingbird bread machine recipe brings together the signature Southern blend of bananas, pineapple, pecans, and warm spices in a moist, sweet loaf.
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Total Time 3 hours
Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine South American
Servings 10 to 12 slices

Equipment

  • Bread machine with Basic/White program
  • 1½- to 2-pound loaf capacity pan

Ingredients
  

1½-Pound Loaf – Basic Version

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp butter softened and cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp yeast

Mix-ins:

  • ¼ cup candied pineapple chopped
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped

2-Pound Loaf – Larger Version

  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • ⅔ cup ripe banana mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ tbsp butter softened and cut into pieces
  • 1½ tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1¼ tsp yeast

Mix-ins:

  • ⅓ cup candied pineapple chopped
  • ⅓ cup pecans chopped

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • ¼ cup cream cheese (2 oz.) softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Add Ingredients to Bread Pan: Add ingredients to your bread machine’s baking pan in the listed order, starting with buttermilk and ending with yeast. Do not add mix-ins yet.
  • Select Bread Setting: Choose the Basic/White setting on your bread machine. Select loaf size (1½-pound or 2-pound) and press Start.
  • Add Mix-ins at Beep: When the machine signals the mix-in cycle (typically after the first knead), add the chopped candied pineapple and pecans. If your machine doesn’t signal, add them manually during the second knead.
  • Cool Bread: After baking is complete, remove bread from pan and transfer to a wire rack over parchment. Let cool slightly.
  • Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk cream cheese and powdered sugar. Gradually add milk, 1 tsp at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
  • Decorate: Spread or pipe glaze over cooled bread. Top with additional chopped pecans if desired.

Notes

  • For a pipeable glaze, use less milk. For a drizzle, use more.
  • Double the glaze and serve it on the side with a knife for guest self-service.
  • Great make-ahead option for Mother's Day, showers, or springtime gatherings.
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