Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 Cup White Sugar
- 2/3 Cup 2% Milk
- 1 Package Jell-O Pistachio Pudding Mix
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Pistachios
Icing
- 1 Cup Icing Sugar
- 2 Tbsp 2% Milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5-quart loaf pan, such as a Pyrex glass dish, to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, eggs, and unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and slightly fluffy.
- Add Milk and Dry Mixes: Pour in the 2% milk followed by the pistachio pudding mix, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, folding it into the batter carefully to avoid lumps. Ensure the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Prepare Icing: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. While cooling, whisk together the icing sugar and 2 tablespoons of 2% milk until smooth to make the icing.
- Decorate and Serve: Drizzle the icing over the cooled bread and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for added texture and presentation. Slice and enjoy your pistachio pudding bread!
Notes
- Use a toothpick to test the bread for doneness before removing it from the oven.
- Allow the bread to cool fully before icing to prevent the icing from melting off.
- You can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter; reduce the added salt accordingly.
- Chilling the bread slightly before icing can help the icing set better.
- The pudding mix adds both flavor and moisture, so ensure you don’t skip it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American