Description
A delightful Lemon Pistachio Loaf topped with a zesty glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup finely ground pistachios
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, combine flour, pistachios, and baking powder; gradually add to wet mix with milk.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze; drizzle over cooled loaf.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming.
- Let the loaf cool completely before glazing for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg