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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
A Lemon Poppy Seed Bread recipe with a sweet lemon glaze is one of my favorite easy quick bread recipes. This is tender, moist, and perfect for breakfast or brunch with friends.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter , melted, (or sub oil or coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs , room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest , (about 1 large or 2 small lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9x5’’ pan with parchment paper, and grease with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt. In a large bowl, beat together sugar, oil or melted butter, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients, just until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 55 minutes - 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Allow bread to cool completely then wrap this lemon poppy seed loaf in plastic wrap and place in freezer safe container or bag. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator or at room temperature.
- For Muffins: Bake 15-20 minutes. Makes approximately 18.
- For Loaves: Bake 30-35 minutes. Makes 4 mini loaves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.