Sage Tea Bread

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh sage, or
• 2  teaspoons  dry rubbed sage
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a small saucepan,heat milk and sage until just warm (do not boil),set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
3. Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each adition.
4. Combine flour,baking powder and salt,add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture.
5. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.