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Best Pistachio Bread Loaf Recipe with Easy Glaze

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A moist and nutty pistachio bread loaf topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for brunches, gifting, or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: A pinch of salt to balance the sweetness

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Slowly mix in the milk until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if a few lumps remain.
  6. Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pistachio bread. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Let butter and eggs sit out for about 30 minutes before starting for smoother batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense loaf.’, ‘Chop pistachios evenly for balanced crunch and texture.’, ‘Adjust glaze sweetness or consistency to your liking; a pinch of salt can balance flavors.’, ‘If the top of the loaf browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.’]

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Keywords: pistachio bread, easy glaze, nutty dessert, brunch recipe, tea time treat

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