Pistachio Sweet Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose or pastry flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter or oil add 1/4 teaspoon salt)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter melted or oil
• 3-4 tablespoons pistachio cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup pistachio cream
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven 350F/180C. Spray or grease and flour a 9 inch / 23 cm loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a stand mixer or large bowl, on medium speed beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until light and creamy approximately 5 minutes. Add the yogurt, butter, vanilla, pistachio cream and 3 tablespoons of milk, beat for 2 minutes, add the dry ingredients and beat on low 45-60 seconds, if you find it overly thick add another tablespoon of milk.

4. 4

   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Let cool in the pan 20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with the pistachio drizzle before serving. Enjoy!

5. 5

   --- PISTACHIO DRIZZLE ---

6. 6

   In a small bowl whisk together the pistachio cream and milk.