Earl Grey Tea Bread || Gracefult Kitchen

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Earl Grey Tea Bread

Banana Bread

A fragrant, moist loaf infused with the distinctive flavors of Earl Grey tea, complemented by hints of citrus and a delicate sweetness. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a light, aromatic snack.

Ingredients

2 single-serving Earl Grey tea bags
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 cups prunes, quartered
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons loosely packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 5/8 ounces)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Unsalted or salted butter and flaky sea salt, for serving

Description

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Add tea bags to 1 1/4 cups boiling water, and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add prunes; let stand until some tea is absorbed and prunes are softened, about 10 minutes.
Whisk together eggs in a large bowl until thoroughly blended; slowly stir in tea and soaked prunes. Stir in brown sugar and orange zest until just combined.
Add flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt to tea mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until no streaks of dry flour remain.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, and bake in preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Cut loaf into thin slices, and lightly toast in a toaster or dry skillet. Spread generously with butter, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.