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Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread Recipe

Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread Recipe
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Start your day with a delightful slice of Pistachio Lemon Breakfast Bread. This moist and flavorful quick bread is bursting with zesty lemon flavor and crunchy pistachios, making it the perfect morning treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additions:

  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or additional chopped pistachios for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, then add sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sugar or pistachios, and bake for 45–50 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This bread tastes even better the next day.
  • Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Add a lemon glaze for extra sweetness if desired.

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