Whole Wheat Pistachio Lemon Bread With Lemon Glaze

Ingredients (18)

• For the Bread:
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pistachios (raw shelled, plus a few tablespoon for garnish)
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon extract (pure)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly, grated)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• For the Lemon Glaze:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
• For Decorating the Bread:
• 1 teaspoons lemon zest (grated)