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Black Lime Bread Recipe

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Dark Black Lime Bread is a rich and flavorful loaf combining the intense deep cocoa flavor of black cocoa powder with the bright, zesty freshness of lime. This moist and tender bread offers a unique twist on traditional quick bread with a striking dark color and a tangy citrus zing, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup black cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and black cocoa powder until well blended and uniform.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine melted unsalted butter with eggs, milk, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could lead to a dense bread.
  5. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
  6. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This helps the texture set and prevents the bread from becoming soggy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency and rise.
  • Black cocoa powder provides an intense dark color and deep chocolate taste; if unavailable, you can substitute with natural cocoa powder but expect a lighter bread color.
  • To enhance lime flavor, consider adding a lime glaze after baking with powdered sugar and lime juice.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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