Description
Sunshine-kissed pistachio lemon breakfast bread delivers a zesty morning delight packed with nutty richness and citrus charm. Crumbly, moist slices promise a Mediterranean-inspired escape that will awaken your senses and spark culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan by coating with grease and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, chopped pistachios, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Create the wet mixture by beating eggs until smooth, then incorporating vegetable oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender bread texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean without raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until silky and free of lumps.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread, then garnish with additional chopped pistachios for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Slice and serve the pistachio lemon breakfast bread as a delightful morning treat.
Notes
- Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and crisp texture, releasing aromatic oils for a more intense taste profile.
- Replace dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains moisture and adds subtle nutty undertones.
- Check bread doneness early by inserting a toothpick at 45 minutes to prevent over-baking, ensuring a moist and tender crumb.
- Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg