Lavender Honey Tea Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lavender Honey Tea Bread
45 min.
10
402kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lavender Honey Tea Bread, a perfect treat for any occasion. This vegetarian recipe combines the floral notes of dried lavender with the natural sweetness of lavender honey, creating a unique and aromatic experience that will transport your taste buds to a serene garden setting. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this bread is not only easy to make but also yields 10 generous servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Imagine the warm, comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as this tea bread bakes to golden perfection. The rich, moist texture, enhanced by the creamy sour cream and whole milk, pairs beautifully with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee. Each slice is a harmonious blend of flavors, with a delicate sweetness that is perfectly balanced by the subtle earthiness of lavender.

Whether you're hosting a brunch, enjoying a quiet afternoon, or simply looking for a delightful snack, this Lavender Honey Tea Bread is sure to impress. Top it off with a light dusting of lavender-infused powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite bread that celebrates the beauty of simple ingredients and the joy of baking!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour 
  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon culinary lavender buds dried
  • tablespoons lavender honey 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Bring milk to simmer in small saucepan; add honey and 1 tablespoon lavender blossoms. Stir until honey dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour decorative 10-cup fluted pan or Bundt pan.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
  5. Strain milk mixture into another medium bowl; discard solids in strainer.
  6. Whisk sour cream into milk mixtureto blend. Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
  7. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  8. Add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture in 3 additions each, beating just until smooth.
  9. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top with rubber spatula.
  10. Bake bread until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool bread in pan on rack 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool completely.
  11. Combine powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lavender blossoms in strainer set over small bowl. Press sugar mixture through strainer, discarding large bits. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.) Sift strained powdered sugar mixture over bread.
  12. *Lavender honey is available at specialty foods stores and at zingermans.com; dried lavender blossoms are available online at gourmetsleuth.com.
  13. For a delicate texture, mix in the dry ingredients just until the tea bread batter is blended.

Nutrition Facts

Calories402kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat44.12%
Carbs49.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.74
Glycemic Load
33.54
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.0899999154651%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.18kcal
20.11%
Fat:20g
30.77%
Saturated Fat:12.05g
75.31%
Carbohydrates:50.68g
16.89%
Net Carbohydrates:49.83g
18.12%
Sugar:26.4g
29.33%
Cholesterol:108.56mg
36.19%
Sodium:332.83mg
14.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.32g
12.64%
Selenium:16.42µg
23.46%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.56%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.3%
Folate:65.61µg
16.4%
Vitamin A:738.76IU
14.78%
Calcium:120.88mg
12.09%
Phosphorus:118.76mg
11.88%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.16%
Iron:1.93mg
10.72%
Vitamin B3:1.89mg
9.47%
Vitamin D:0.99µg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.88%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.28%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Fiber:0.85g
3.42%
Copper:0.06mg
3.18%
Magnesium:12.44mg
3.11%
Potassium:100.65mg
2.88%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.82%
Vitamin K:1.73µg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious