Lemon Thyme Tea Bread

You might say Lemon and Thyme together , yup both Lemon Thyme in this quick bread.

This recipe was found in Taste of Home magazine , February/March 2006 issue, Jeannette Mango sent it in....

                                   so lets start this yummy recipe

     In a microwave safe bowl combine;
                                         3/4 cup milk
                                         1 Tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    Microwave , uncovered , on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly;
          cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.
                        Cool to room temp.

                                  In large mixer bowl, Cream
                                                                    1/2 cup butter , softened( of course you can use
                                                                                   margarine as I did) ( 1 stick)
                                                                  1 cup sugar

          
                                               Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well
                                         after each addition.

 

combine the dry ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

 

alternately add dry mixture and

milk/thyme mixture

 

 

Stir in ;

1 Tablespoon lemon juice,

1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel

 

 

Pour into a greased 9 x 5 - 3-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean

 

 

let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack

 In a small bowl , combine ;

1/2 cup confectioners sugar ,

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

until smooth;

drizzle over bread

 

slice up and

ENJOY!