Thyme and Lemon Tea Loaf

This is a unique and  yummy tasting tea loaf. I love it for sure. Definitely one of my most favourite.

This makes one loaf.

You will need:

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine milk and thyme in a bowl and microwave, uncovered, for one -two minutes or until bubbly.  Cover and cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt;  add to the egg mixture alternating with the milk mixture. Stir in the lemon juice and peel.

Pour into a 9″ x 5″ x 3″ prepared  loaf pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for ten minutes before removing from pan.

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup icing sugar and t tbsp. lemon juice and drizzle over the loaf.

All you need now is a good book, pot of tea and this. Heaven-made afternoon, I say.