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Cranberry Pistachio Bread

Irresistibly Moist Cranberry Pistachio Bread for the Holidays

Delight in this Cranberry Pistachio Bread, a festive treat with tangy cranberries and crunchy pistachios perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh Whole Cranberries chopped
  • ½ cup Milk dairy-free option available
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt optional
  • 1 package Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix sugar-free option available
  • ½ cup Chopped Pistachios substitute with pecans or walnuts if desired

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • food processor

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  4. In a food processor, chop fresh cranberries with a tablespoon of sugar until roughly chopped.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pudding mix.
  6. Gradually fold half of the dry mixture into the wet batter until just incorporated.
  7. Add in the milk and remaining dry mix along with chopped pistachios, folding gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice into thick pieces and serve with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries and avoid over-mixing for best results. Let the bread cool completely for enhanced flavors.

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