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Rooibos and Honey Loaf

Rooibos and Honey Loaf. Follow this simple method to recreate a beloved classic at home.
Type de plat Dessert
Cuisine South African
Portions 6 people

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 rooibos tea bags
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a loaf tin.
  • Steep rooibos tea bags in boiling water for 5–10 minutes. Remove bags and let cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, mix honey, sugar, eggs, and oil/butter.
  • Add the cooled rooibos tea and milk, mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour batter into loaf tin.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool before slicing.
Keyword Bakery
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