Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Brighten your day with this zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, a moist and tender treat bursting with fresh, citrus flavor! Made with creamy Greek yogurt, fragrant lemon zest, and crunchy poppy seeds, this easy quick bread strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, it’s a delightful pairing for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ideal for brunch gatherings, thoughtful gifting, or an indulgent snack, this Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is a must-try for citrus lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 0.75 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
