Maple Tea Loaf
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Moist and flavorful tea loaf with a hint of maple syrup, perfect for a snack or breakfast on-the-go.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gmaple syrup
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 100 gplain yogurt
- 1 ggreen tea leaves(use strong brewed tea for better flavor)
- 5 gcinnamon powder
- 50 gchopped walnuts(optional)
- 20 gdark brown sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon powder.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even incorporation.
- 5
Stir in the maple syrup, yogurt, and brewed tea.
Tip: Use strong brewed tea for better flavor.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
Tip: Gently fold in the walnuts to avoid crushing them.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to get the batter into all corners of the pan.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 160°C (320°F) and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
Tip: Check the loaf for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, it's done.
- 10
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't rush the cooling process; it helps the loaf retain its moisture.
- 11
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
Tip: Let the loaf cool completely to ensure it sets properly.
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