Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Key Lime Bread

Heat the oven to 350F. 

Take 1/3 cup of Butter in a mixing bowl and soften it at room temperature. Add a cup of Sugar, a tsp of Vanilla essence, 1 1/2 tsp of Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp of Salt and beat till fluffy. Add 2 Eggs to it and continue to beat for another 2 minutes. Add a tbsp of Lime Zest, a tbsp of Lime Juice, 1/2 cup of Buttermilk and 1 1/2 cup of All Purpose Flour in batches while mixing continuously. 

Prepare the loaf pan with parchment paper and add the batter to it. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick test passes. Remove from oven and let it cool.

Glaze (optional) - Mix 3/4 cup of Powdered Sugar with 1-2 tbsp of Lime Juice, according to the taste. Mix well till a smooth glaze is formed. Pour the glaze over the cooled bread and serve.

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