I need to say something.
I’m really good at making bread. Like, really super duper good. It’s mostly just because I pile delicious things into a loaf and let it bake. It’s not rocket science, but I still get bragging rights… because this is my blog.
Making a quick bread for someone is dang important. A good loaf can’t just be faked. Flour must be measured. Eggs must be beaten. The loaf must be cooked through to the absolute perfect temperature, perfectly crispy on the outside and perfectly gooey at its core.
It’s a science… but it’s not a science at all. It’s just bread, but it’s important.
Nowadays, I use science to make bread. This one in particular is ridiculous and wonderful and I’m glad you’re here to see the results. You wouldn’t think of pairing mascarpone and pistachios together. But somehow, it works. It always works. Because it’s science. And I’m dang good at science. And making bread. That’s been established.
Let’s get to it, now.
Pistachio Mascarpone Sweet Bread
(yields 1 loaf, 10 slices)
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mascarpone
3 tablespoons light butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 large egg white
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, level with a knife, then combine both in a large bowl. Add the next 5 ingredients, then stir well with a whisk.
Add egg white to a small bowl and lightly whisk. Combine mascarpone, Greek yogurt, and butter in bowl and mix well until all is combined. Add mascarpone mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Stir in pistachios.
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and transfer batter over. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Slice once cool.
Nutritional information (per slice): 260 calories, 12g fat (5 sat, 1.5 mono, 1.5 poly), 27g carbohydrates, 5.5g protein, 2.5g fiber
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