Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Celebrate lemon with this easy bread.
Servings: 8
Calories: 441kcal
Equipment
- 1 Hand mixer
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 2 Whisks
- 1 Grater
- 1 1lb loaf pan
- 1 Sheet of parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ¾ Cup Unsalted butter melted
- 1 Cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla extract
- ¼ Cup Lemon juice
- ¾ Cup Milk I like 2%
- 1 Tablespoon Poppy seeds
Glaze
- ½ Cup Powdered sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Poppy seeds
- ½ Tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 1lb metal loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Using a medium-sized bowl, combine sugar, butter, and vanilla. Mix together until combined. Add in eggs. Mix. Add in milk and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Spoon the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in gently until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 1 hour before glazing.
Glaze
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, poppy seeds, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Pour over completely cooled bread. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can grate some additional lemon zest on top of the glaze for additional flavor.
- Try not to overmix the batter. You want a light fluffy bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
