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Key Lime Bread Recipe

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This bright and zesty Key Lime Bread combines the tangy freshness of key lime juice and zest with a moist, tender crumb. Finished with a sweet and tangy key lime glaze, this loaf is perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack that brings a taste of the tropics to your table.

Ingredients

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Bread Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 1 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Glaze Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and to keep the bread tender.
  6. Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking. You can also use mini loaf pans or muffin tins if preferred.
  7. Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Prepare glaze: While the bread is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice in a small bowl until smooth to make the tangy glaze.
  9. Cool and glaze: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack or tray. While the bread is still warm, drizzle the key lime glaze over the top so it soaks in and adds a delightful citrus finish.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh key limes if available, or substitute with regular limes but the flavor will be less distinct.
  • The bread can be stored wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for a week.
  • This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mix until ingredients are just combined to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Check the bread at 40 minutes baking time to prevent overbaking and dryness.

Keywords: Key lime bread, lime loaf, citrus bread, quick bread, lime glaze, dessert bread, homemade loaf

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