Description
This lemon poppy seed bread is a zesty delight, combining a fluffy texture with fresh lemons and poppy seeds.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set that aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the lemon zest.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the poppy seeds and lemon juice gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream cheese or fresh berries for an elevated treat. A simple lemon glaze can enhance the flavor even more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bread, poppy seed bread, quick bread, brunch recipe, sweet bread