This lemon poppy seed bread can be simple enough for a weekday breakfast or can be dressed up with candied lemon slices and extra glaze for fancy afternoon tea. No matter how or when you serve it, this quick bread is moist, flavorful, and speckled with plenty of poppy seeds.
Have you ever tried this cinnamon swirl quick bread? It was a repeat favorite last fall, but after about 500 loaves (hardly an exaggeration there), I decided to put a fresh spin on the base recipe. I added fresh lemon juice and poppy seeds, plus a little baking powder since the juice weighed down the crumb. Simply put, this quick bread is sunshine in a loaf pan. It’s golden on the exterior with a bright yellow poppy seed-speckled crumb. Just beautiful! And it definitely hits the spot, especially if you enjoy lemon treats.
The candied lemon slices are totally optional, but don’t they make a pretty finishing touch? I followed this candied lemon slice tutorial. They’re sweet, chewy, and made a lovely (and edible) decoration. Do not bake them on the bread– just garnish the finished loaf with them.
Best Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Don’t fret! A large crack down the center of your loaf/quick breads is actually a sign that your bread expanded properly. The top of the bread will naturally cook and set quicker than the center. As the center cooks, air escapes out of the top creating a defined crack either in the center or slightly off center. If your baked quick bread doesn’t really have a large crack down the center, it’s nothing to worry about either– there are so many variables at play including your oven, the oven temperature, length of time, oven rack position, recipe, etc.
Oil and sour cream make this lemon poppy seed bread uniquely moist, while lemon provides a fresh, bright flavor. The glaze recipe below yields a light layer, but feel free to double the glaze if you want extra. See recipe notes for muffins and mini loaves.
Sally McKenney is a professional food photographer, cookbook author, and baker. Her kitchen-tested recipes and thorough step-by-step tutorials give readers the knowledge and confidence to bake from scratch. Sally has been featured onThis Lemon Poppy Seed bread is super easy and oh so moist and delicious. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread • The View From Great Island
I’m partnering with Harmons Grocery, your neighborhood grocery store, to bring you today’s recipe. All opinions are my own. Thank you for helping me work with companies I love! For some more perfectly tart and tangy lemon treats try Classic Lemon Bars, Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, or Heavenly Lemon Cream Pie.
There are certain ingredients that were just meant for each other. The tangy zip of lemons with a subtle crunch and nuttiness of poppy seeds are one of those perfect pairs.
This gorgeous lemon poppy seed bread is a favorite of ours. It is easy to make, and doesn’t take much time to put together. We love eating it as-is or with ripe strawberries and homemade whipped cream… it’s absolutely heavenly.
Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
This tasty dessert is perfect for a cozy family gathering, but it’d also be wonderful for a brunch too! It’s light, fluffy, sweet and lemony. This bread is a must-make!
INGREDIENTS. To get started, I picked up a few essential ingredients at Harmons Grocery. They now have a private label, which I absolutely love. I used their eggs, sour cream, milk, and butter for this particular recipe (their private label broths, beans, canned tomatoes, salsa, pasta, and applesauce are all great too).
MIX.The next step was to mix everything up. I used my stand mixer, however, a hand mixer would work too. The batter should be thick, smooth and flecked with poppy seeds and lots of lemon zest!
Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
PREP & BAKE. I grabbed an 8×4-inch loaf pan, sprayed it, then poured the batter in. After about 15 minutes in the oven the pan will look VERY full, that’s totally normal. I’ve made this bread at least 5 times now and it’s never spilled over. Have a little faith, and patience, because it will turn out beautifully in the end, I promise.
GLAZE. Then while the lemon glaze (or simple syrup) was one the stovetop, I took my cake tester and poked about a hundred holes in the top of the bread, going about an inch deep. All that was left to do was pour the glaze over top and then wait for it to set.
Tenting: You can “tent” your loaf by covering the pan with a piece of aluminum foil. This is done by taking a large piece of foil and folding it in half over the pan. The foil doesn’t touch the bread while it’s baking, but protects the bread from over-browning. This allows the loaf to bake evenly and stay moist on the inside without drying out the exterior.
Best Ever Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Perfectly moist bread: The sour cream makes the bread really moist and delicious. Make sure you don’t over bake the bread—this will dry it out very easily. To keep the loaf moist you need to keep it in a covered container at room temperature. The cold fridge air will dry out the bread quickly.
Store: Keep lemon poppy seed bread on the counter in an airtight container for about a week. Make sure to watch the bread to know when to open the container to relieve some moisture or close it to maintain moisture.
Freeze: To freeze lemon poppy seed bread, let it cool completely without the glaze and then wrap in foil and place in a ziploc bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and then bring to room temperature before unwrapping and adding the glaze.
Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread (gluten Free!)
This Lemon Poppy Seed bread is super easy and oh so moist and delicious. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 261 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 67 mg | Sodium: 218 mg | Potassium: 112 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 22 g | Vitamin A: 364 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 69 mg | Iron: 1 mgBest Lemon Poppy Seed Bread – Tender, fluffy, and bright lemon bread loaded with poppy seeds and drizzled with a sweet glaze is a cake-like snack that’s delightful to enjoy any time of day!
You know those slices of lemon loaf from your favorite coffee shop? This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread recipe is your ticket to enjoy the
Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Bread!
Is it really bread, or is it cake? We are not trying to pull one over on you here. This recipe is a little less sweet than cake with a quick bread texture. However, it’s so irresistible it might as well be cake. You be the judge…
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Set out two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans, or three 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. Grease the pans well.
Set out a large mixing bowl and a medium mixing bowl. Zest the lemons, making sure to only grate the yellow skin, not the bitter white underneath. Then juice 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice for the bread, and one extra tablespoon for the glaze.
Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
In the large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Then mix in the milk, oil, eggs, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and all lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
Place them on the center rack, and bake: 55 to 60 minutes for 9-inch pans, and 45 to 50 minutes for 8-inch pans.
When the timer goes off, insert a toothpick deep into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean they are ready. If not, continue baking and checking in 5 minute increments. Remove them from the oven and let them rest in the pans for 15 minutes.
Lemon Poppy Seed Coffee Cake
Then gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread, and gently flip the loaves out of the pans onto a wire rack.
Slice and enjoy for breakfast, brunch, snack, and dessert. With two loaves you really can indulge in all the sweet, tangy lemon loaf cake you like!
Enjoy for breakfast and brunch with softened butter and/or your favorite fruit preserves. A thick slice is delightful with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread [video]
And everyone in the family loves to munch on lemon poppyseed cake for an afternoon snack or dessert with a big glass of cold milk.
Of course, it won’t then be poppy seed bread, but yes – you can definitely use this as a great lemon loaf recipe. Omit the poppy seeds for a delicious sweet and tart lemon cake bread with glaze.
Absolutely! As-is this recipe makes 2 loaves, each with approximately 12 slices – 24 slices in total. Halve the ingredients and bake just one lemon poppy seed loaf for 12 servings.
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe
Use your preferred plant-based milk alternative to easily make this sweet bread without dairy. Almond, soy, and oat milk are great alternatives!
Lemon loaf cake will keep well for up to a week at
0 Komentar