Description

A moist and tender pistachio bread with a subtle nutty sweetness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and adaptable with variations like chocolate chips or gluten-free flour.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) chopped shelled pistachios, toasted
Optional: 1 teaspoon orange zest
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Chop the pistachios roughly and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Let cool.
Soften the butter by leaving it out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest if using.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition until batter is thick but pourable.
Fold in toasted pistachios and chocolate chips if using, with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil halfway if browning too fast.
Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

[‘Toast pistachios to enhance flavor and crunch.’, ‘Do not overmix batter after adding flour to avoid tough bread.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for best rise and texture.’, ‘Check oven temperature with thermometer to prevent drying out.’, ‘Cool bread completely before slicing to maintain moist crumb.’, ‘If no buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup milk and let sit 5 minutes.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Bread
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 190
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 150
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5

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