Description
Silky white chocolate lemon bread offers a delightful fusion of tangy and sweet flavors from Mediterranean culinary traditions. Moist crumb and rich ingredients promise a memorable dessert experience you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) sugar
- 1 cup (170 g / 6 oz) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fl oz) buttermilk
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon zest
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preheat: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter and flour to ensure smooth release.
- Dry Mix: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly blended.
- Cream Base: Using an electric mixer, whip sugar and butter until light and fluffy, creating a smooth, aerated foundation for the bread.
- Wet Integration: Blend in eggs individually, then fold in vanilla extract and lemon zest, ensuring a harmonious mixture with vibrant citrus notes.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, gently folding until just incorporated to maintain a delicate crumb texture.
- Chocolate Accent: Gently fold white chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each slice.
- Pan and Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface, and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the top achieves a golden-brown hue.
- Cool and Serve: Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying the zesty, sweet creation.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain a soft, tender crumb and avoid developing tough gluten strands.
- Zest Selection: Use fresh, bright yellow lemons with vibrant skin for maximum citrus flavor and aromatic intensity.
- Chocolate Distribution: Lightly coat white chocolate chips in flour before folding to prevent sinking and ensure even spread throughout the bread.
- Precise Baking Time: Check doneness early and use toothpick test to avoid over-baking, which can result in dry, crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg