Apricot Pistachio Bread is a soft and moist loaf made with the sweetness of dried apricots and the crunch of pistachios. This bread is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or even as a gift during holidays. The fruity flavor from apricots blends beautifully with the nutty taste of pistachios, making each slice special. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t need any fancy equipment—just a bowl, whisk, and oven.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped apricots and pistachios.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Tricks

• You can soak the dried apricots in warm water for 10 minutes to make them softer before adding.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the batter.
• This bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors blend together.

Description:

A moist and flavorful bread filled with dried apricots and crunchy pistachios. Perfect with tea, coffee, or as a sweet homemade gift.

Duration:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
• Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup pistachios, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently.
5. Fold in apricots and pistachios.
6. Pour into loaf pan and bake 50–60 minutes.
7. Cool before slicing and serving.