Description
A delightful Lemon Chamomile Loaf that combines refreshing lemon flavor with calming chamomile essence, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup chamomile tea (brewed and cooled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Brew 1 cup of chamomile tea and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cooled chamomile tea.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the optional glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This loaf can be frozen; wrap tightly and thaw at room temperature.
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lemon, Chamomile, Loaf, Recipe, Dessert