Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread, a moist and zesty loaf that brings together the nutty crunch of pistachios and the bright freshness of lemon. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or an afternoon tea gathering, this delicious bread is topped with a sweet lemon glaze that makes every bite irresistible. Easy to make and visually appealing with its vibrant glaze and garnished pistachios, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, chopped pistachios, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg