Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread

Per serving

2818.4kcal
33.1гProteins
103.8гFats
449гCarbs

I have a lot of Lemon Balm growing up in my herb garden so when I ran across this a Lemon Balm Bread recipe in a Gooseberry Patch Christmas book I decided to try it. I renamed it Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread. Melissa is the Latin name for Lemon Balm. This bread is VERY moist.

Ingredients

  • unsalted butter1⁄2 cup
  • sugar1 cup
  • large eggs2
  • salt1 pinch
  • dried lemon balm leaves1⁄4 cup

    finely chopped

  • flour1 1⁄2 cups

    sifted

  • baking powder1 teaspoon
  • grated lemon, rind of1
  • chopped nuts (optional)1⁄4 cup
  • GLAZE
  • lemon, juice of1
  • sugar1⁄2 cup
  • hot water1⁄2 cup
  • lemon balm leaves1⁄4 cup

    finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and the lemon balm leaves together.

  3. 3

    Add sugar and beat well.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a greased loaf pan.

  5. 5

    Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    To test for doneness use a toothpick.

  7. 7

    After bread is remove from oven pour glaze over it.

  8. 8

    Allow the glaze to settle in loaf for 4 to 6 hours.

  9. 9

    TO MAKE GLAZE.

  10. 10

    Mix juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup lemon balm.

  11. 11

    If you do not have Lemon Balm you can use Lemon Verbena.

Source: food.com
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