Lemon Cheese Bread

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft Pull-Apart Bread with Cream Cheese Filling and Lemon Icing
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This Lemon Cheese Bread is a delightful treat that combines the comforting texture of homemade yeast bread with the tangy richness of a cream cheese filling. The dough is soft and elastic, rising beautifully to create a golden, fluffy loaf. Inside, a sweet cream cheese mixture provides a luxurious contrast to the slightly sweet bread. Finished with a bright, citrusy lemon icing, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack with coffee. It’s an ideal way to use up fresh lemons and brings a homemade, bakery-quality feel to any gathering. Simple ingredients come together to create a memorable dessert or side dish that guests will love.

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Lemon Cheese Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 239

Description

This Lemon Cheese Bread is a delightful treat that combines the comforting texture of homemade yeast bread with the tangy richness of a cream cheese filling. The dough is soft and elastic, rising beautifully to create a golden, fluffy loaf. Inside, a sweet cream cheese mixture provides a luxurious contrast to the slightly sweet bread. Finished with a bright, citrusy lemon icing, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack with coffee. ItâÂÂs an ideal way to use up fresh lemons and brings a homemade, bakery-quality feel to any gathering. Simple ingredients come together to create a memorable dessert or side dish that guests will love.

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, and yeast mixture.
  3. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes, then gradually add 2 cups of flour, beating until smooth.
  4. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  7. Meanwhile, for the filling, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  8. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 14-inch by 12-inch rectangle.
  9. Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet.
  10. Spread the cream cheese filling down the center third of the rectangle.
  11. On each long side, cut 1-inch-wide strips, cutting 3 inches into the center of the dough.
  12. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across the filling to create a braided effect.
  13. Seal the ends of the bread. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  14. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  16. For the icing, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, grated lemon peel, and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency.
  17. Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 239kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 294mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g11%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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