Description
Pistachio Bread is a delightful combination of nutty crunch and sweet, soft texture. This easy-to-make loaf fills your kitchen with its warm, inviting aroma, making it perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack. Packed with vibrant green pistachios and a hint of citrus zest, this bread is sure to impress at any gathering. Enjoy each slice fresh or toasted, and savor the memories it creates!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the pistachios and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg