Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread: A Refreshing Morning Delight

For those who enjoy starting their day with something sweet yet refreshing, the Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread offers the perfect balance of nuttiness and citrus zing. With the crunch of pistachios and the tang of lemon, this bread is as vibrant as it is delicious. It makes for an excellent breakfast bread or an afternoon snack alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients for Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped pistachios, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix them with the vegetable oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
8. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and garnish with more pistachios.

This bright and nutty loaf is a refreshing addition to any breakfast or brunch table.