Lemon Bread

Name: Lemon Bread
Ingredients: 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 4 large eggs; minced zest of 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp. each: lemon thyme, lemon balm and lemon verbena, finely chopped; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1/2 c. honey; 1 c. milk

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
4 large eggs
minced zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. each: lemon thyme, lemon balm and lemon verbena, finely chopped
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1/2 c. honey
1 c. milk

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Grease and flour 2 (9 x 4-inch) loaf pans.
3

Into a mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
4

In second mixing bowl, cream butter until it is pale yellow and light; add honey, mixing thoroughly.
5

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
6

Add lemon zest and all herbs, mixing well.
7

Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
8

Mix only to incorporate; do not overmix.