Description
This delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a delightful treat perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, cream melted butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- This bread is great for breakfast or as a snack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg