Description
Homemade pistachio bread delivers nutty richness with delicate green hues and sweet vanilla undertones. Moist crumb and irresistible flavor invite you to slice, savor, and celebrate this delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½–1 cup chopped pistachios
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Seasoning and Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Create a fragrant foundation by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and preparing two loaf pans with a delicate sugar-cinnamon coating.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the cake mix, pistachio pudding powder, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Meticulously distribute the aromatic batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, ensuring a smooth surface.
- Position the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, periodically testing for doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge pristine and crumb-free.
- Allow the freshly baked loaves to rest within their pans for 10 minutes, facilitating a gentle cooling process.
- Gently transfer the loaves to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature completely.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar, melted butter, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, gradually incorporating milk until achieving a perfect drizzling consistency.
- Once the bread has cooled entirely, elegantly cascade the glaze across the surface, creating an enticing finish.
- Enhance the visual and textural appeal by sprinkling chopped pistachios over the glazed bread.
- Slice the bread into delectable portions, ready to be savored and shared.
Notes
- Pudding mix transforms this ordinary cake mix into a moist, flavorful bread with rich pistachio undertones.
- Greasing pans with sugar-cinnamon mixture creates a delightful caramelized crust that adds unexpected crunch and sweetness.
- Baking time is crucial – check at 45 minutes with a toothpick to ensure perfectly cooked, tender loaves without drying out.
- Homemade glaze elevates the bread from simple to spectacular, bringing a luxurious touch with almond and vanilla extracts.
- Store cooled bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Chopped pistachios on top provide a beautiful garnish and delightful nutty crunch that complements the bread’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg