"I have a lot of Lemon Balm growing up in my herb garden so when I ran across this a Lemon Balm Bread recipe in a Gooseberry Patch Christmas book I decided to try it. I renamed it Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread. Melissa is the Latin name for Lemon Balm. This bread is VERY moist...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 pinch salt
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1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 grated lemon, rind of
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1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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1 lemon, juice of
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup hot water
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1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, finely chopped