Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread Recipes

LEMON BALM BREAD

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This moist quick bread tastes best the day after it's made. Lemon balm is a lovely addition to both the batter and glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped lemon balm leaves
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon balm leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and lemon balm. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in walnuts if desired and lemon zest. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean., In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, water and lemon juice; stir in lemon balm. Spoon over warm bread while still in the pan. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET MELISSA LEMON BALM BREAD

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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.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 grated lemon, rind of
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter and the lemon balm leaves together.
Add sugar and beat well.
Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
To test for doneness use a toothpick.
After bread is remove from oven pour glaze over it.
Allow the glaze to settle in loaf for 4 to 6 hours.
TO MAKE GLAZE.
Mix juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup lemon balm.
If you do not have Lemon Balm you can use Lemon Verbena.

LEMON BALM VINAIGRETTE

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From eatwell.com. Sample this on heirloom lettuce or drizzled over vegetables (it was delightful on steamed carrots and broccoli, for example)! Zippy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon shallot, minced
2 tablespoons lemon balm, leaves finely minced (NOT bee balm!)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
8 tablespoons oil (olive, grape seed, walnut, etc.)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except for oil in a non-reactive bowl.
Slowly whisk in the oil.
Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
Yield a little over 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1009.8, Fat 109.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Sodium 60.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.8

FRESH MINT AND MELISSA (LEMON BALM) TEA - TISANE- INFUSION

Fresh Mint and Melissa (Lemon Balm) Tea - Tisane- Infusion image

There's nothing like a cup of fresh mint and melissa (lemon balm) tea or tisane to refresh, calm and soothe you after a morning or afternoon spent at the gym or in the garden. Enjoy! Wonderful hot or iced sweetened with my vanilla or herb sugar recipe #431886, or with lavender honey recipe #383209. Makes two cups of tea.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon balm leaves (melissa)
2 cups fresh boiling water
honey or sugar, optional to taste

Steps:

Pour boiling water over fresh herbs (or use a tea ball) in a tea pot that's been rinsed out with warm water.
Let steep for about five minutes.
Strain into warmed tea cups and enjoy your tea - tisane - infusion sweetened to your taste with honey or sugar. May be served hot, or cold over ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.1, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

LEMON BREAD

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I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture. -Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, lemon zest and juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; immediately drizzle over bread. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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