Lavender Bread

lizwindow's Note:

The lavender makes your kitchen smell amazing, and the bread is perfect for breakfast or brunch. I found this online, but can't seem to find a good recipe to post.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 loaf

• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons chopped dried lavender (found at Whole Foods or Central Market)
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. 2. Combine milk and lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat
3. 3. Heat to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. 4. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
5. 5. Beat in the eggs until mixture is light and fluffy.
6. 6. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, then stir into the creamed butter/sugar mixture alternately with the lavender milk until just blended.
7. 7. Pour mix into prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick or fork inserted into top of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.