Description
Homemade pistachio bread delivers rich nutty flavors with delicate crumb and subtle sweetness. Green-flecked slices pair perfectly with morning coffee or afternoon tea, inviting bakers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 cup water
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- ½–1 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat two loaf pans with a sugar-cinnamon mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Mixing: Combine cake mix, pistachio pudding powder, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream in a large bowl, blending until the batter reaches a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Baking: Pour the batter evenly into prepared loaf pans, creating a level surface, and bake for 45-50 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Cooling: Rest the baked loaves in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Glazing: Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a bowl, gradually adding milk until the glaze reaches a perfect drizzling consistency.
- Finishing: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread, then sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serving: Slice the bread and serve, enjoying the rich, nutty flavors and delicate sweetness.
Notes
- Ingredient Harmony: Combine dry ingredients thoroughly before mixing wet components to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, even batter.
- Temperature Precision: Allow eggs and sour cream to reach room temperature for better ingredient integration and consistent texture.
- Coating Technique: Grease pans generously and dust with sugar-cinnamon mixture to prevent sticking and add an extra layer of flavor.
- Baking Mastery: Check doneness at 40 minutes, as oven temperatures vary; a clean toothpick indicates perfectly baked bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 308 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg