Lavender Tea Bread

I make this tea bread when the lavender is in bloom. Try it with fresh strawberry slices on top.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Combine the milk and lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to a simmer, then remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk and lavender until just blended. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.