Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread Recipe: The Best Morning Treat
A delightful blend of pistachio and lemon makes for the perfect breakfast bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and lemon zest.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a lemon glaze on top after baking.
- Make sure to use fresh pistachios for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Lemon, Breakfast, Bread, Recipe