Ricotta Lemon Nut Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat together melted butter, ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, lemon peel, and almond extract.
  3. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold in pecans; stir just to blend.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  5. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 50.2g 64% DV
Carbs 75.9g 28% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19359.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 451.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 153.3mg 51% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 93.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1713.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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