Pistachio Sweet Bread
Dec 13, 2025 11:58 AM
Soft, lightly sweet, and full of delicate nutty flavor, this pistachio sweet bread is made with pistachio cream for a soft, moist crumb. It’s the perfect tender quick bread to enjoy with coffee or tea.
If you enjoy soft, tender sweet breads, this pistachio sweet bread is a delicious twist on a classic loaf. In Italy, crema al pistacchio, or pistachio cream, is very popular in baked goods and desserts, and you’ll find it in recipes like pistachio cookies, pistachio tiramisu, and pistachio ice cream.
Instead of using cake mixes or artificial flavoring, this pistachio bread is made with real ingredients like homemade pistachio cream, an extra egg yolk, and yogurt for a rich but subtle taste. It comes together easily as a simple quick loaf, and every slice disappears fast in our house!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose or pastry flour
- 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter or oil add ¼ teaspoon salt)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup plain yogurt (room temperature)
- ½ cup butter melted or oil
- 3-4 tablespoons pistachio cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
Pistachio Drizzle
- ¼ cup pistachio cream
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
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