Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of this delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. Perfectly moist, with a tender crumb and a burst of citrus, this easy-to-make bread is a wonderful treat for breakfast or as a snack. The lemon glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish that complements the nutty poppy seeds beautifully.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Blend Batter: Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
- You can substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
