Pistachio Poppy Seed Bread
Delight your taste buds with this Pistachio Poppy Seed Bread, a moist and tender loaf bursting with the nutty richness of shelled pistachios and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. Perfectly balanced with a hint of fresh lemon zest and aromatic vanilla, this recipe combines simple pantry staples to create an elegant treat. Whether you enjoy it as a sweet breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, this quick bread delivers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted pistachios (shelled and roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, chopped pistachios, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.9 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2075 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.0 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1691 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
