Blueberry Mojito Tea Bread

 

Blueberry Mojito Tea Bread

This unique and flavorful tea bread combines the tangy sweetness of blueberries with the refreshing mint flavor of a mojito.

Ingredients:

For the Tea Bread:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

For the Mojito Glaze:

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon mint extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Make the tea bread batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in blueberries and mint: Gently fold in the blueberries and chopped mint.
6. Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Make the mojito glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and mint extract until smooth.
10. Glaze: Once the bread is cool, drizzle the mojito glaze over the top.

Enjoy your delicious blueberry mojito tea bread!

For a more intense mint flavor, you can add a few drops of mint extract to the tea bread batter.

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