Earl Grey Lime Rolls Food

EARL GREY LIME ROLLS

Steps:

• Place tea in boiling water, and steep for 15 minutes.
• Strain and cool to lukewarm.
• Place yeast and sugar in a large bowl and stir tea into them.
• When yeast has dissolved, stir in butter, salt, lime rind and enough of the flour to form a dough that is hard to stir.
• Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead 5 to 8 minutes, adding only as much flour as needed to produce a dough that is smooth, elastic and just past the point of being sticky.
• Put in a large oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
• Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in volume (about 1 hour).
• Punch down, and divide into 30 small or 20 large dinner rolls.
• Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets, cover with kitchen towels, and let rise until doubled in volume (about 30 minutes).
• Pre-heat oven to 375F (400 at 6000').
• Bake rolls in the center of the oven for 13-15 minutes.
• Brush hot rolls with butter.
• Remove from baking sheets and serve immediately, or place on rack to cool (serve warm for best flavor).

CHEWY EARL GREY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper. Put 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar in a small bowl or shallow dish and set aside.
• Combine the butter and tea leaves in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Melt the butter, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to sizzle around the edges. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the tea butter to a large bowl, then add brown sugar, salt, orange zest and remaining ¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed or a whisk to combine for about 30 seconds; the mixture will be grainy and separated. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda to the bowl, and mix on low speed or with a rubber spatula until just combined. Use the spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the dough is evenly mixed.
• Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the cookies. Alternatively, measure 2 tablespoons of dough with a measuring spoon. Roll each dough ball in the reserved granulated sugar, then place on the baking sheets 2 inches apart.
• Bake the cookies until set, light golden around and crackled on top, 16 to 19 minutes, rotating the sheets from top to bottom and front to back in the oven halfway through the baking time. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets. Store extra cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or for a few weeks in the freezer.

EARL GREY TEA AND LIME ICE POPS

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over tea bags in a jar or pitcher, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
• Remove tea bags, add sugar, and stir in lime juice. Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste and cool mixture to room temperature.
• Drop a lime slice into each ice pop mold. Pour in mixture, leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top. Place the sticks or tops in and freeze until solid, 3 to 4 hours.
• Run some warm water over the molds to help loosen the ice pops.