Lavender-Lemon Tea Bread
This Lavender Lemon Tea Bread is a perfect springtime treat! It has a subtle hint of lavender and touch of bright lemon flavor. Enjoy it toasted with a cup of tea!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. dried culinary grade lavender
- 1 stick of butter + 1 tsp. brought to room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 c. milk
- Juice of 1 small lemon + zest
- Optional: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Chop the lavender finely and whisk it together with the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and zest together.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fully, 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat on medium after each addition, until eggs are blended in.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until incorporated. Then, add the lemon juice and zest.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 50-55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean from the center of the loaf.
- Allow loaf to cool, then remove from pan. Sift powdered sugar on top of the loaf and slice.