Gingerbread Lavender Loaf with Honey Glaze
A Christmas Eve kind of loaf: dark, spicy gingerbread with a thin honey glaze, sliced thick and served with a mug of lavender hot chocolate.
A Christmas Eve kind of loaf: dark, spicy gingerbread with a thin honey glaze, sliced thick and served with a mug of lavender hot chocolate.
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Why this pairing works
Molasses and ginger are bold, so lavender plays a supporting role, softening the spice and adding a floral finish. Honey glaze keeps each slice moist.
Makes 1 loaf Prep 15 min Cook 55 min
Ingredients
- 1 bag Lavender Bread Mix (Gingerbread), plus the ingredients listed on the package
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lavender Wildflower Honey
- 1 to 2 Tbsp milk
- Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix (Classic), for serving
Directions
- Bake the loaf according to the package directions and cool completely.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, honey and 1 Tbsp milk, adding more milk a few drops at a time until the glaze drips slowly.
- Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf and let it set, about 20 minutes.
- Slice and serve with mugs of lavender hot chocolate.
Serve it with: Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix (Snowman Gift Jar)
Make it your own
- Wrap a glazed loaf with a Snowman Gift Jar of hot chocolate for a neighbor gift.
- Top slices with whipped cream and a pinch of Lavender Sugar.
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