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Pistachio Bread Recipe

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This Pistachio Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread infused with the lovely nutty taste of pistachios and a hint of sweet pistachio pudding. Easily baked in a loaf pan, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, topped with a simple icing glaze and extra chopped pistachios for crunch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Package Jell-O Pistachio Pudding Mix
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Pistachios

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup 2% Milk

Icing

  • 1 Cup Icing Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp 2% Milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5-quart loaf pan, such as a Pyrex glass dish, to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Mix sugar, eggs, and butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, eggs, and softened unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, incorporating air for a light texture.
  3. Add milk, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt: Stir in the 2% milk, pistachio pudding mix, baking powder, and salt until the ingredients are fully combined, ensuring the pudding flavor is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  4. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour into the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing. Continue folding until no clumps remain, creating a smooth batter.
  5. Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
  6. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean when fully baked.
  7. Cool and glaze: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Then mix the icing sugar with 2 tablespoons of 2% milk to form a smooth glaze and drizzle or spread over the cooled bread.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of the glazed bread for extra texture and nutty flavor. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • You can substitute 2% milk with whole milk or a dairy alternative for different richness.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pistachios on top and make sure pudding mix doesn’t contain nut traces.

Keywords: pistachio bread, quick bread, pistachio pudding, nutty bread, sweet bread, dessert bread

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