Lavender Tea Bread Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Lavender Tea Bread
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3/4 cup milk
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2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers, finely chopped
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
→ Simple Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons almond milk (or regular milk)
# Instructions:
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Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Heat milk with lavender flowers almost to a boil, then remove from heat and steep until cool to allow the lavender to infuse into the milk.
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In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Alternate adding the flour mixture and the lavender-infused milk to the creamed butter mixture in three parts, mixing until just blended. Avoid overbeating the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the bread has cooled completely, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the bread, and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs.
# Notes:
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For a more intense lavender flavor, use fresh lavender flowers instead of dried ones.