Description
Lavender Tea Bread is a unique and delightful recipe that combines the floral notes of lavender with a moist, sweet bread perfect for tea time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dried lavender, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of honey to the batter.
- You can also substitute the lemon zest with orange zest for a different citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg