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Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, a perfect balance of tangy lemon and rich cream cheese swirled into a moist, tender loaf. This recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast!

Ingredients

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Bread Batter:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Make the Bread Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Assemble the Bread: Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Add the remaining bread batter on top, and dollop the rest of the cream cheese mixture over the top. Swirl again to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy as a delicious treat for breakfast or with your favorite tea.

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Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, Lemon Bread, Cream Cheese Swirl Bread, Baking with Lemon, Breakfast Bread

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