On-the-go lemon loaf with pistachios
25
- Prep Time15 mins
- Total Time1 hr 20 mins
- Makes16 servings
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Flecks of green pistachios make this luscious lemon loaf even more appealing. The sweet-tart lemon glaze helps keep the bread incredibly moist.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 lemon
1 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly oil or spray a 9x5-inch (2-L) loaf pan. In a medium-size bowl, using a fork, stir flour with baking powder and salt. Grate peel from lemon, then stir in. Coarsely chop nuts. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup (250 mL) sugar until well mixed, 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, vanilla and milk. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until batter is moist. Stir in nuts. Do not overmix. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top.
Bake in centre of preheated 350F (180C) oven until deep golden brown and a cake tester or skewer inserted into centre of loaf comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Meanwhile, squeeze 3 tbsp (45 mL) juice from lemon into a small bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar. It won't completely dissolve. When loaf is baked, remove pan to a rack. Using a cake tester or skewer, immediately poke several holes in top of loaf. Brush or drizzle half of lemon glaze over hot loaf. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then run a knife around inside of pan to loosen loaf. Carefully turn out loaf, then turn top side up on a rack. Evenly brush or drizzle remaining lemon glaze overtop. Great warm or at room temperature. Or cool completely, then wrap in plastic, then foil. Bread will keep well at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 220, Protein 4.2g, Carbohydrates 29.2g, Fat 10.2g, Fibre 1.2g, Sodium 102mg.
Packed To Go
Slice bread, then place on a plastic tray and wrap in plastic. Or store in a covered container.