Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delightful treat that brightens any day with its zesty lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. This easy-to-make loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, bringing a taste of sunshine to your table. The vibrant aroma as it bakes will have everyone eagerly anticipating a slice. Enjoy this cheerful bread warm or toasted, spread with butter or cream cheese for an extra touch of indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg