Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread Recipe

Name: Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 grated lemon, rind of; 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional); GLAZE; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 grated lemon, rind of
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
GLAZE
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream butter and the lemon balm leaves together.
3
Add sugar and beat well.
4
Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a greased loaf pan.
5
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
6
To test for doneness use a toothpick.
7
After bread is remove from oven pour glaze over it.
8
Allow the glaze to settle in loaf for 4 to 6 hours.
9
TO MAKE GLAZE.
10
Mix juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup lemon balm.
11
If you do not have Lemon Balm you can use Lemon Verbena.

753

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread

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