Best 2 Lemon Thyme Quick Bread Recipes

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Lemon thyme quick bread is a delightful treat that combines the refreshing citrus flavor of lemon with the aromatic herb thyme. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. Its moist and tender texture, along with its zesty and savory flavor, makes it a favorite among bread enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and flavorful lemon thyme quick bread that is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

POLENTA QUICK BREAD WITH LEMON AND THYME



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Lemon, pine nuts, thyme, and cornmeal are blended in the bowl of an electric mixer. The finished quick bread is crumbly and savory-sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-by-5-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1 cup fine yellow cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, half coarsely chopped and half whole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess; set aside. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon zest; mix 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and thyme. Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined. Stir in chopped pine nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Garnish with thyme.

LEMON THYME QUICK BREAD



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I created this fabulous spring quick bread to satisfy my love of all things lemon and to use up some fresh herbs from my garden. I was quite pleased with the results and think you will be, too. -Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup pine nuts, optional
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil, thyme, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, use Meyer lemons or a combination of Meyer and regular lemons.
  • Be sure to zest the lemons before juicing them. This will give the bread a brighter, more citrusy flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the bread dry.
  • Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Lemon thyme quick bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a subtle hint of lemon and thyme. It's also a great way to use up any leftover buttermilk. If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious bread, lemon thyme quick bread is the perfect choice.

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