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Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Pistachio Bread
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Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Optional for topping:
Powdered sugar or glaze for finishing touches
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5-inch) or line with parchment paper .
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt .
Cream butter and sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy .
Add eggs and vanilla:
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract .
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk . Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined .
Fold in the mix-ins:
Gently fold in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, pistachios, and white chocolate chips .
Pour into the pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly .
Bake the bread:
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean . 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 . If desired, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for a festive touch .