Description

This Wild Herb Pistachio Blueberry Bread is a delightful, moist loaf bursting with fresh blueberries, crunchy pistachios, and aromatic wild herbs. Enhanced with lemon zest and juice, this unique bread balances sweet, nutty, and herbal flavors, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.0 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

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 zest lemon
1.0 juice lemon

Add-ins

1.0 cups fresh blueberries
0.5 cups shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
2.0 tbsp fresh wild herbs, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: 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. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: 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.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: 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.
Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, chopped pistachios, and the finely chopped wild herbs until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Prepare for Baking: 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.
Bake: 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.
Cool: 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.
Serve: Slice and serve your wild herb pistachio blueberry bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh wild herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or sage to complement the flavors.
For even distribution, toss the blueberries and pistachios in a bit of flour before folding into the batter.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
Substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for a thicker texture and added protein.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: wild herb bread, pistachio blueberry bread, lemon herb bread, homemade bread recipe, baked loaf with nuts and berries