Delicious Lemon Chai Tea Loaf Recipe by Chef Robert

Join Chef Robert from the Wellings Community as he guides you through the steps to create a mouthwatering Lemon Chai Tea Loaf. This delightful recipe combines butter, honey, eggs, almond flour, regular flour, and chai tea steeped in milk, with a zesty lemon twist. Baked to perfection and topped with a luscious lemon glaze, this loaf is perfect for chai tea lovers. Watch now and bring the flavours of Wellings into your kitchen! Click here to watch the video. 

Lemon Chai Tea Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 chai tea bags
• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

2. Prepare the chai tea:

   • Heat the milk until just before boiling.
   • Steep the chai tea bags in the hot milk for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the milk cool.

3. Mix the wet ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and honey until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Combine the dry ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the chai-infused milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
   • Stir in the lemon zest.

6. Bake the loaf:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Prepare the lemon glaze:

   • In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed.
   • Optionally, add lemon zest to the glaze for extra flavour.

8. Finish the loaf:

   • Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of the loaf.

9. Serve and enjoy:

   • Slice and enjoy your delicious Lemon Chai Tea Loaf!

This recipe combines the warm spices of chai tea with the bright citrus flavor of lemon, creating a delightful loaf perfect for any occasion.