Pistachio Mini Loaves Recipes

SAVORY PISTACHIO MINI LOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease and flour two small loaf pans (I use the small disposable tin foil ones sold in 3-packs for gift giving).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk oil, milk, and eggs until combined and smooth.
• In a larger bowl, combine all dry ingredients,except nuts.
• Combine the wet& dry mixtures using a spoon just until combined- just don't overmix or it will toughen the bread.
• Stir in nuts.
• Pour into the prepared pans and bake approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool on a wire rack.

PISTACHIO BREAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Steps:

• Grease two 8x4" loaf pans (or 6 foil mini pans or desired combination thereof) and preheat oven to 350F.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), combine dry cake mix, dry pudding mixes, hot water, vegetable oil, eggs, and food coloring (if using). Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium and continue beating for about two minutes.
• Divide batter among prepared pans. If desired, top with holiday sprinkles.
• Bake for about 40-50 minutes for full-size pans, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If using mini pans, begin checking on them at about 25 minutes, then continue checking every five minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow to cool before serving.

PISTACHIO LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and flour the entire pan. Pulse 1 cup of the pistachios and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a food processor until very finely ground. Transfer the pistachio mixture to a large bowl. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Beat in the lemon zest. In three additions, beat in the pistachio-flour mixture, alternating with additions of buttermilk, starting and ending with pistachio-flour mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Transfer the pan to a rack to cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake and then tip the cake out of the pan. Remove the parchment, turn the cake right side up, and let it cool completely. Sprinkle the remaining pistachios on top of the cake before serving.

PISTACHIO MINI LOAVES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes.
• Add sour cream, eggs, oil and water; beat until blended Pour into five greased 5-3/4-in.
• x 3-in.
• x 2-in.
• loaf pans.
• Combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.
• Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

PISTACHIO QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cake and dry pudding mixes. Add the eggs, sour cream, water and oil; beat until blended (batter will be thick). , Combine sugar and cinnamon. Spoon half of the batter into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar. Spread with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.