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Pistachio Bread

Festive Pistachio Bread with Almond Glaze to Wow Your Guests

A delightful Pistachio Bread that offers a festive and easy holiday dessert, combining flavors of pistachio and moist cherries, topped with an almond glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 pkg yellow cake mix A convenient base for the bread.
  • 1 (3.4 oz.) box instant pistachio pudding Adds essential flavor and moisture.
  • 4 large eggs Using room-temperature eggs helps blend.
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil Substitute with melted butter for richer flavor.
  • 2 tbsp water Helps achieve batter consistency.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • ¾ cup maraschino cherries, halved Pat dry to keep batter vibrant.
  • 1 drop green food coloring (optional) Enhances festive look.
For the Almond Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar The sweet foundation for the glaze.
  • 2-2 ½ tbsp milk Adjust to achieve desired glaze consistency.
  • 1 tsp almond extract Infuses the glaze with unique flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Loaf Pans
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two small loaf pans (8x4 inches).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and instant pistachio pudding until evenly blended.
  3. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Drain and pat dry the maraschino cherries, cut each in half, and fold them into the batter carefully.
  5. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  7. Run a knife around the edges, turn upside down, and tap to release the bread. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract to make the almond glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the loaves once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Ensure cherries are drained properly to avoid sogginess. Adjust glaze consistency as needed.

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