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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a soft, moist quick bread bursting with fresh lemon flavor and speckled with crunchy poppy seeds. It’s bright, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert—with or without a simple lemon glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar and lemon zest. Add eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze (optional), whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

Notes

  • Brush with lemon syrup while warm for extra flavor and moisture.
  • Substitute milk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a richer texture.
  • Fold in blueberries for a fruity twist.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking for extra crunch.
  • Wrap tightly and store at room temp for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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