Description
Lemon poppyseed bread is a moist, tender loaf bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a crunchy poppyseed texture. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet citrus dessert with a glaze finish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or oil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppyseeds.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk or buttermilk, melted butter or oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Optional additions include almond extract, orange zest, or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
