Almond Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Glaze
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Almond Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Glaze
Description
Almond Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Glaze is a quick loaf-style cake featuring a blend of almond and lemon zest flavors within a sweet poppy seed batter. The dry ingredients include flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and poppy seeds. Wet ingredients of milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts, and freshly grated lemon zest provide moisture and aromatic notes. After combining the wet and dry ingredients and mixing thoroughly, the batter is baked in loaf pans until a toothpick comes out clean, ensuring a tender crumb.
While baking, a lemon glaze is prepared from sugar, fresh lemon juice, vanilla and almond extracts, and melted butter. Brushing this glaze on the warm bread adds a shiny, slightly tangy finish that complements the nutty and citrus flavors in the bread. The poppy seeds contribute a subtle crunch and visual appeal throughout.
These smaller loaf pans produce loaves ideal for gifts or smaller gatherings. The balance of almond extract and fresh lemon zest gives a delicate, nuanced flavor without overwhelming sweetness. This bread slices well and makes a pleasant treat alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Almond Poppy Seed Bread
- 1-1/2 cup flour
- 1-1/4 cup sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
- 2 egg slightly beaten, large
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 1-1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 2 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
For the Lemon Glaze
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract pure
- ¼ tsp. almond extract
- ½ tbsp butter melted and slightly cooled, unsalted
Instructions
For the Almond Poppy Seed Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray two 7-1/2'' x 3-1/2" loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside. I love this smaller loaf pan size - the bread makes for a great hostess gift!
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and poppy seeds. Stir on low, just until combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients – the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer on low speed, beat until incorporated. Then raise the mixer speed to medium and beat for one more minute. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze. Combine all glaze ingredients and whisk until incorporated. When the baked loaves are removed from the oven, immediately brush the glaze over the warm bread tops.
- It will seem like alot of glaze, but it will soak in and make the bread ultra moist and flavorful, with a bit of a sugary crust once cooled. Cool loaves about 20 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges of the pans before removing bread from pans.
Notes
- Use freshly grated lemon zest for the best citrus flavor impact in the bread.
- Brush the lemon glaze onto warm loaves immediately after baking for optimal absorption and shine.
- Loaf pans sized 7-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches create conveniently sized bread portions ideal for gifting.
- This bread keeps well for several days when stored wrapped at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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