Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Pistachio Bread

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour 1f33e
1 teaspoon baking powder 1f35e
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1f9c2
1/2 teaspoon salt 1f9c2
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1f9c8
1 cup granulated sugar 1f36c
2 large eggs 1f95a
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1f366
1/2 cup buttermilk 1f95b
1/2 cup dried cranberries 1f352
1/2 cup chopped pecans 1f330
1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1f95c
1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1f36b
Optional for topping:
Powdered sugar or glaze for finishing touches 1f3a8

Instructions:

Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 1f525. Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5-inch) or line with parchment paper 1f35e.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt 1f944.
Cream butter and sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy 1f9c1.
Add eggs and vanilla:
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract 1f366.
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk 1f95b. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined 1f300.
Fold in the mix-ins:
Gently fold in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, pistachios, and white chocolate chips 1f3521f3301f95c1f36b.
Pour into the pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly 1f35e.
Bake the bread:
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 1f374. Check the bread around 50 minutes to prevent over-baking.
Cool and top:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely 1f9ca. If desired, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for a festive touch 1f3a8.
Serve and enjoy:
Slice and serve this holiday bread as a delightful breakfast or dessert! 1f385
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