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Cozy Irish Breakfast Tea Bread

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A tender, moist bread infused with rich Irish breakfast tea and a hint of buttermilk tang, perfect for breakfast or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Irish Breakfast Tea Bags
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (whole preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (75 g) raisins or currants

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Pour over the 2 Irish breakfast tea bags in a heatproof bowl and steep for 5 minutes until strong. Remove tea bags, gently squeezing out excess liquid. Let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm tea, buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in raisins or currants if using.
  6. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Start checking at 40 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s done.
  8. Remove bread from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, use flaxseed egg, coconut yogurt, and vegan butter.

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