Description
Lavender tea bread whispers delicate French countryside charm with its aromatic herb-infused crumb. Delicate lemon glaze adds bright citrus notes, creating a perfect companion for afternoon tea moments you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) whole milk
- 6 tablespoons (84 grams) butter, softened
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds (or 3 tablespoons fresh lavender)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 325°F and preparing a loaf pan with grease or parchment paper for smooth bread release.
- Create a lavender-infused milk by gently warming milk with lavender buds, allowing the delicate floral essence to permeate the liquid.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, transform butter and sugar into a creamy, homogeneous mixture through vigorous blending.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then introduce vanilla for enhanced aromatic depth.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a light and airy dry ingredient blend.
- Carefully merge the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the lavender-steeped milk; stir gently to maintain the batter’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-50 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Allow the bread to rest and cool on a wire rack, releasing residual heat and setting its structure.
- Craft a vibrant lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice, vanilla, and milk until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- While the bread remains slightly warm, generously cascade the lemon glaze over the surface, allowing it to create an enticing, glossy coating.
- Permit the glaze to set completely, then slice and savor the aromatic lavender-infused creation with its bright citrus complement.
Notes
- Lavender milk infusion adds a delicate, aromatic flavor that transforms this bread from ordinary to extraordinary.
- High-altitude bakers should extend baking time by 5 minutes to ensure perfect texture and doneness.
- Straining lavender buds is optional; leaving them in provides a subtle texture and enhanced herbal notes.
- Use fresh, food-grade lavender buds for the most vibrant and authentic floral essence in your bread.
- The lemon glaze creates a bright, tangy counterpoint to the soft, fragrant lavender undertones.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for the most delightful sensory experience of this elegant tea bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg