Get it? I think that tea cakes are usually sweet cakes baked as a loaf and meant to be served with tea, but this cake actually has tea in it.
So many times I’ve wanted to like drinking tea, especially after being lured in by the sweet and spicy aromas. But then I take a sip, and nope, still don’t like it. I do really like chai teas and lattes, black tea beverages made with milk and lots of warm, soothing spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.
I am far from being an expert bread baker, but I do love getting my hands a bit messy and working with yeast dough. I like watching the bubbles form after combining yeast with warm water and a little sugar. I like dumping the gooey ball of dough in a bowl and watching it transform into a soft pillow after rising. Focaccia is a great starting place for working with bread dough. You get the rewards of fresh-baked bread while skipping a lot of the intimidation factors that sometimes come with it.
One batch of this flat bread can be enjoyed several different ways. You can tear off pieces for dipping in oil and vinegar. As bread stick-sized slices, it’s perfect alongside a bowl of soup. Sliced through the middle, it makes a great sandwich.
baked by nicole 