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

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Ingredients

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.