Recipe: Lemon Balm Quick Bread

Added By: Eira Alarches

Originated From: Unknown
 
Ingredients:
Bread:
1 cup sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
grated rind of one lemon

Glaze:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon balm leaves
juice from one fresh lemon (about 4 tablespoons)

Directions:

1. Grate the lemon peel and remove the juice from the lemon. Reserve the juice for the glaze.

2. Cream butter, sugar, and finely chopped leaves. Add eggs and beat well to get a smooth consistency.

3. Add remaining ingredients (flour through lemon rind). Pour into one large or four miniature greased loaf pans.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes if using a large pan or 25-30 minutes if using miniature pans.

5. Before removing from the pans, use a toothpick to prick holes in the crust.
 
Notes:
Pour Lemon Balm Glaze over the top while the loaves are still warm.
Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Loaves can be frozen for later use.