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Lemon Poppyseed Bread

Lemon Poppyseed Bread

This delicious Lemon Poppyseed Bread is tangy, sweet, and easy to make, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different flavors, such as almond extract or adding blueberries for a fruity twist.

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