Ricotta Lemon Nut Bread
A moist, flavorful loaf blending ricotta, lemon, and nuts with a tender crumb—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime treats for those who enjoy citrus and nut accents.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together melted butter, ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, lemon peel, and almond extract.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold in pecans; stir just to blend.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
769
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).