Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 250
  • Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 58 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 146 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 39 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g


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Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread

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“I received this recipe as part of a gift, along with a lemon thyme plant and a fresh loaf of this pound cake-like bread. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe,” says Jeannette Mango, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.

SERVINGS: 12

CATEGORY: Breads

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and thyme. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved milk mixture. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
    Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
    In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bread. Yield: 1 loaf.


  • Re: Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread

    I simply loves lemon anything and this bread is another winner. We made it while some family was over and the loaf disappeared! This bread has a wonderful smooth texture and it's soooo moist. FIVE STARS!

    Squirt4
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