Description
Pistachio Lemon Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread infused with lemon zest and chopped pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Can add a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pistachio Lemon Bread, quick bread, lemon bread, pistachio bread