With it being National Hot Toddy Day I wanted to find you a recipe that wasn’t a drink but a bake that has that wonderful hot toddy feel about it and I think I found it in this amazing tea cake recipe
A great cake to make for afternoon tea …a really moist cake that I think you will all love to make .. so why not check it out and make one for this special food day .. happy baking
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Here below is a list of the ingredients you will need to make this tea cake from the website
Makes one 9″ x 5″ loaf
- 1ounce bourbon
- 1tablespoon honey
- 1/4of a whole lemon, juiced
- 6ounces boiling water
- 1tea bag (Yorkshire Gold is my favorite)
- 1 cup assorted dried fruits (I use raisins, currants, tart cherries, cranberries)
the cake
- 1/2cup plain yogurt (I use nonfat Greek-style)
- 1large whole egg
- 1large egg yolk
- 1/8cup reserved soaking liquid
- 1 1/8cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 1/4teaspoon kosher salt
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- Grated zest of one whole lemon
- 4ounces unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into small chunks, room temperature
- Confectioner’s sugar for the icing
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National Hot Toddy Day
No one can find a better beverage for cold winter evenings than hot toddy. And there is a holiday that is dedicated to this drink. January 11 is National Hot Toddy Day.
The origin if hot toddy is not clear. The first mentions about this beverage are dated back to the 18th century Scotland. There aren’t many facts about hot toddy, but food historians believe that the recipe of the drink was developed to make the taste of whiskey more palatable.
Today hot toddy is not only a delicious drink, but also a remedy for sore throat. Whether you want to warm up or just relax, make hot toddy with your favorite alcohol to enjoy this drink. There are lots of different recipes of hot toddy. Although original beverage is made of brandy, rum or whiskey, some people like adding apple cider, tea, spices, coffee, cocoa and even butter!
We advise you to make classic hot toddy with some honey, lemon, hot water, whiskey and a pinch of cinnamon. This drink is perfect for snowy afternoon or evening and it will let you warm up before going to bed
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