Pineapple Bread

3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups crushed unsweetened pineapple (lightly drained)
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup crushed walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts (optional)

Preheat oven 325 degrees Grease & flour two 8.5 X 4.5 loaf pans
Cream canola oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Mix dry ingredients with the wet.
Add pineapple, blend well.
Stir in nuts. Place in prepared pans and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
Insert toothpick making sure bread is done.
Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans.