Description
This lemon poppy seed bread is moist and flavorful, perfect for breakfast or a light snack. It balances tartness with sweetness, creating a delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bread, poppy seed bread, quick bread, breakfast bread