Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread, a perfect blend of nutty pistachios and zesty lemon. This moist loaf features a sweet lemon glaze that enhances its brightness, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, each slice delivers a satisfying crunch and refreshing taste. Whether enjoyed plain or garnished with additional pistachios, this bread is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For the glaze: powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, combine flour, chopped pistachios, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg