Lemon Poppyseed Bread
This lemon poppyseed bread is soft, moist, and full of bright lemon flavor, finished with a sweet lemon glaze for the perfect homemade quick bread.
Servings: 8
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Poppyseed Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Lemon Glaze
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan (or mini loaf pans).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by heating lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Remove bread from oven and poke holes over the top with a fork.
- Pour glaze over the warm bread and allow it to soak in.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor (add lemon zest if desired for extra citrus)
- Do not overbake, remove once a toothpick comes out clean
- Store in an airtight container to keep the bread moist
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg
