Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour

1.0 tsp baking powder

0.5 tsp baking soda

0.5 tsp salt

0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened

0.75 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1.0 tsp vanilla extract

0.5 cups plain yogurt

1.0 cups fresh blueberries

0.5 cups shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

2 tbsp fresh wild herbs, finely chopped

1 lemon zest

1 lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, incorporate the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until combined.

Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the yogurt. Start and finish with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, chopped pistachios, and the finely chopped wild herbs until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle a few extra pistachios on top for garnish if desired.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

Step 9: Once fully baked, remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10: Slice and serve your wild herb pistachio blueberry bread warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

Use a variety of fresh wild herbs like thyme, rosemary, or mint for different flavor profiles.

For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt with coconut yogurt and butter with a plant-based alternative.

Gently fold in blueberries to avoid breaking them and turning the batter blue.

Toast the pistachios lightly for added crunch and a deeper nutty flavor.

FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Just be sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.

What are wild herbs, and can I substitute them?

Wild herbs refer to herbs picked fresh from the garden or wild areas, like thyme, rosemary, or mint. If you don’t have these, you can substitute with any fresh herbs you enjoy or simply use finely chopped basil or parsley for a different twist.