Butter Yellow Pistachio Citrus Loaf (Print Version)
Buttery-yellow loaf with pistachios, lemon, and orange. Moist crumb with crunchy nuts and citrus glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 g all-purpose flour
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1.5 tsp baking powder
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0.25 tsp baking soda
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0.5 tsp fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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170 g unsalted butter, softened
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200 g granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
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1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
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2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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120 ml whole milk, room temperature
→ Add-Ins
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90 g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped, plus extra for topping
→ Glaze
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120 g powdered sugar, sifted
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1–2 tbsp lemon or orange juice, as needed
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2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios, for garnish
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and line a 23x13 cm loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well incorporated.
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In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the softened butter with the sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 3–4 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest, orange zest, both citrus juices, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
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Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently just until incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
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Fold the chopped pistachios gently into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top if desired.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Whisk powdered sugar with citrus juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf and finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
# Notes:
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For a richer hue, add 0.25 tsp ground turmeric to the dry ingredients.
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Pistachios can be replaced with almonds or hazelnuts, or omitted for a nut-free version.
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Pairs excellently with Earl Grey tea or a citrus-forward white wine.