Buttery British Earl Grey Tea Loaf with Lemon Drizzle

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3 Add the beaten eggs to the butter mixture, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4 Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
5. 5 Stir in the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. 6 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 8 While the loaf is cooling, prepare the lemon drizzle by mixing the icing sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
9. 9 Once the loaf is cooled, drizzle the lemon icing over the top, allowing it to set before slicing and serving.