4.8 from 12 votes
Lemon Almond Poppyseed Quick Bread
Lemon Almond Poppyseed Quick Bread is perfectly moisten and comes together quickly and easily. Glazed with a lemon glaze and topped with almonds, this bread will become an instant favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 beaten large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Lemon Almond Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 7x3 inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. (You can also use a 9x5-inch loaf pan, baking time needs to be increased).
- In a large bowl add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds whisk to combine. In a separate bowl add the ¾ cup milk, ½ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 beaten large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest.
- Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix until incorporated. Pour the batter into loaf pans and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let the bread cool.
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Lemon Almond Glaze:
- Whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Drizzle over the cooled bread and top with ¼ cup sliced almonds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.