Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread Recipe

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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.

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Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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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 bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 250 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 146 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread in Taste of Home February/March 2006, p13

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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by 1275

At first I thought that the flavors in this bread would be weird, but that was what made me want to try it. I was pleasantly surprised! The lemon and thyme went together really well. The bread was very moist and flavorful. I would recommend baking it for about 50 minutes, mine was still a little unbaked in the middle. It also was a little crumbly, when I inverted it from the pan, the bread split in half and crumbled when cut. Overall, great bread! Don't be driven away from the different combination of flavors.


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by btaylor123

Outstanding! Moist and flavorful, and just different enough that I'm always asked for the recipe. I normally make 2 loaves at a time, and it freezes well. Add some lemon zest and a bit of chopped thyme to the glaze, too.


Reviewed on May. 10, 2011 by BakinGymnast

I did not like the flavor of this. I was hoping for a nice light, lemony bread, but it tasted very odd with the thyme in it.


Reviewed on May. 04, 2009 by Stefiann

My family LOVES this bread! It's so yummy...it sounds a bit odd with the thyme,but it is fabulous and makes you say, "hmmm, what's in this bread that makes it so yummy?" Great bread!!


Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by .ashley

everyone loves this bread. My in-laws don't like anything I make that sounds different or new so I told them it was lemon bread and they liked it


Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by Squirt4

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!


Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by seams2me01


Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by faerywicca

i absolutley loved this bread it was so tasty to the palet.........would love more bread recpies like this one

 
 
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