Lemon Poppyseed Bread Recipe - Quick, Moist, and Delicious
This Lemon Poppyseed Bread recipe is quick to put together and yields a moist and tender loaf with the perfect balance of lemon flavor. The addition of poppy seeds adds a delightful crunch to each bite. The batter is made by combining sugar and eggs, followed by the addition of wet ingredients such as sour cream or Greek yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. The dry ingredients, including flour, poppy seeds, salt, and baking powder, are combined separately before being mixed with the wet ingredients. The batter is then poured into a small loaf pan and baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes until it turns golden brown. While the bread bakes, a lemon glaze is prepared by mixing granulated sugar and lemon juice. Once the bread is done, the glaze is poured over the warm loaf, creating a crunchy coating that enhances the lemon flavor. This Lemon Poppyseed Bread is perfect for enjoying during a fancy afternoon tea, serving at an Easter brunch, or simply satisfying your craving for something delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or mild-flavored oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the glaze)
- Lemon juice (for the glaze)
Cooking steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and egg, and mix until well incorporated.
- Add sour cream or Greek yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, poppy seeds, salt, and baking powder, and fluff the ingredients together.
- Create a small well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Mix until the flour is no longer visible, being careful not to over mix.
- Spray a small loaf pan with non-stick spray and pour the batter into it.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bread bakes, mix granulated sugar and lemon juice together to create the glaze.
- Once the bread is done, pour the glaze over the warm loaf, allowing it to soak into the bread.
- Use a knife to gently push the glaze down the sides of the bread, ensuring it is fully absorbed.
- Enjoy the delicious Lemon Poppyseed Bread for a fancy afternoon tea, Easter brunch, or whenever you crave something delightful.
