Indulge in the delightful sweetness of easy and delicious Pistachio Bread. The best part? It comes with a glazed finish and requires no yeast!
Pistachio Bread Recipe
- Yield: 1loaf, Calories: 2270kcal 1x
Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ⅛ cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½–1 cup chopped pistachios
- Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- milk
Instructions
- MIX: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- BAKE: Grease two regular-sized loaf pans and sprinkle the insides with a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into each pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- GLAZE: Combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make the glaze. Add a few tablespoons of milk until desired consistency is reached.
- ENJOY: Drizzle the glaze over the bread and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 45 minutes, Total: 55 minutes, Serving: 1loaf, Calories: 2270kcal
- RECIPE TIPS :
- Enhance the bread’s green hue by adding a few drops of green food coloring to the batter. Even the Grinch himself would give it a nod of approval!
- For an added crunch, incorporate some crushed pistachios into the batter. These bread loaves make ideal gifts for friends and neighbors! Simply bake them in disposable foil pans, cover with plastic wrap once cooled, and adorn with a festive bow.
- If making mini-loaves, ensure pans are filled no more than halfway and check them every 5 minutes after 25 minutes of baking. Insert a toothpick into the bread, and if it comes out clean, they’re ready to go.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
While pistachio might be an unusual flavor for some, it’s a favorite around here! If you’re a fan too, don’t miss out on trying our Pistachio Salad and layered Pistachio Dessert.