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Pistachio Bread

A soft, nutty loaf that brightens breakfasts and snacks, filled with chopped pistachios for added flavor and a tender crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 277
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt Use unsalted butter to control salt level.
  • 0.5 cups sugar Can reduce by 25% for lower sugar.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Bring to room temperature before use.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
  • 0.5 cups yogurt or milk Use non-dairy if preferred.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped pistachios Plus extra for topping.
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips or dried fruits Optional.
  • 1 tsp pistachio extract Optional for extra flavor.
  • citrus zest from an orange or lemon Optional for added brightness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter (or oil), yogurt (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped pistachios and any optional add-ins such as chocolate chips or citrus zest. Toss any additions in a teaspoon of flour before folding in.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. If the top darkens too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  4. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Optionally, drizzle a thin glaze and sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cooled loaf tightly wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze slices individually in parchment and place in a bag.

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