Nutty Delight Pistachio Bread – A Slice of Green Bliss

This moist and flavorful pistachio bread is a tender loaf bursting with nutty charm and a subtle hint of vanilla. Its pastel green hue makes it as beautiful as it is delicious, perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a homemade gift. The recipe uses real pistachios for crunch and pistachio pudding mix for that signature color and moist texture.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (90g) shelled pistachios, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Fold in chopped pistachios, reserving a few for topping.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved pistachios over it.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.