Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup finely chopped lemon balm leaves2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional1 tablespoon grated lemon zestGLAZE:1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon balm leaves
Preparation
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.
