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
Keywords: Toasting pistachios before use enhances their flavor. For variation, try adding different nuts or dried fruits. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to four days or freeze for three months.