Lemon-Thyme Tea Bread Recipe

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

MAKES: 16 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

GLAZE:

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

          

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and thyme. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1-2 minutes or until bubbly; cover and let stand until cooled to room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved milk mixture. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
3. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bread. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).