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Lemon-Thyme Bread Recipe

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Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce the amount to 1 tablespoon and crush it between your fingers before adding it to the batter.—Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington

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Lemon-Thyme Bread Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

35 40 75

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine buttermilk and sour cream. Combine the flour, thyme, lemon peel, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition.
Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).

LEMON-THYME MINI LOAVES: Use three greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
LEMON-THYME MUFFINS: Make batter as directed; fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Yield:1 dozen muffins.
LEMON-THYME MINIATURE MUFFINS: Make batter as directed; fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Yield: 4 dozen miniature muffins.
LEMON-THYME ICING: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme and 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice, as needed, to achieve a drizzling consistency. Yield: 2 tablespoons.
LEMONY CREAM CHEESE: In a small bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, 4 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; beat until smooth. Yield: 1 cup.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 212 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Thyme Bread in Taste of Home November 2011, p63

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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2012 by sthollings@mywdo.com

This recipe has become one of my favorites-and a favorite of my family and friends! The mini loaves make terrific gifts--if they last long enough to give!

Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2012 by Waitress28

Love this recipe! Use my own lemon-thyme that I grow and I make muffins. Can't keep them around...family eats them up!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2012 by Waitress28

My family loves this recipe, especially the guys. I make muffins and they can't stop eating them. I grow my own lemon thyme so the grandkids love picking it and chopping it.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by mblinder

I used dried thyme and it worked just fine for me. Will make again!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by samhelton

This is a definite keeper. The keys are fresh tyme and fresh lemon in a great combination. Everyone with whom we've shared this has raved about it.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by katlink

I just made this last night and it turned out very well. The taste is so refreshing and light. The mix of fresh thyme and lemon is excellent!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by Summy

So much fun to make, and so delicious. We can't stop eating it. I'm making it again, this time will use the Lemon-Thyme icing.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by Brammee

This is simply delicious

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by Dianne Blum

I thought this bread recipe was outstanding. It is just different enough to catch your attention, and seems like the perfect thing to serve with a cup of hot tea. I used 1 tablespoon of dried thyme instead of the fresh. It is a recipe I will be making again soon! Dianne

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by Jan520

We have a lemon tree with so many lemons, so I froze some of the zest.

Tried this recipe, it was very good. Light flavor and just nice with a cup of tea.

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