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Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread

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

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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.

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Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread


Yield: 1 loaf.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 18, 2008

Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008