Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a bright and uplifting treat that combines the refreshing zest of lemon with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack to brighten your day. Each slice offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it an irresistible addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (67g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg