Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

This quick and easy lemon poppy seed bread recipe is so good, it’s the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with a moist and tender crumb.

Who doesn’t love a slice of delicious lemon poppy seed bread? This recipe is perfect for an any time treat.

The lemon flavor is bright and fresh, while the poppy seeds add a lovely crunch. Best of all, this bread is easy to make!

Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast or a tasty dessert, this lemon poppy seed bread is sure to please. So what are you waiting for? Try it out today!

How to Store Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Store lemon poppy seed bread at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap.

You can also store your bread in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.

For longer storage, lemon poppy seed bread will stay good in the freezer for about 2 months. Wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap or aluminum foil then place in a resealable freezer bag. To thaw, leave at room temperature overnight.

About the Ingredients for Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Butter – Unsalted butter will give you the best control over the amount of salt in the recipe. If all you have on hand is salted butter, omit half the added salt.

Sugar – Plain old granulated sugar.

Eggs – Use room temperature eggs for best results.

Baking powder & soda – Leavens the cake, make sure they are fresh or still active before using.

Salt – Brings out all the flavours.

All-purpose flour – Spoon and level carefully, or the loaf will end up dense.

Lemon – A large lemon should be enough for 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of juice. You can substitute with bottled juice but the flavour won’t be as good, and a lot of the lemon flavour is found in the zest.

Lemon extract – Adding lemon extract in addition to the lemon juice will give you the best lemon flavour. If you want a more toned down tang, then substitute with vanilla extract.

Buttermilk – Make sure your buttermilk is room temperature before starting. If you don’t have any buttermilk on hand make it yourself by adding half a tbsp of lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk.

Poppy seeds – Adds a crunch, you can omit for plain lemon bread, but the poppy seeds add a fantastic nutty crunch.

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How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Yields: 9×5-inch loaf | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 Cups A;ll-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 Cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
¾ Cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

For the Lemon Icing:

1 Cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt.

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until combined and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined.

Beat in the lemon extract and 1/4 cup lemon juice until combined.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Fold in the poppy seeds until combined.

Spoon batter into the loaf pan and bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Allow to cool for 15 minutes before moving onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Using a medium bowl, whisk together all icing ingredients until combined and smooth.

Pour over the loaf and allow the icing to harden.

Enjoy!