Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe
A tender, old-fashioned lemon poppy seed quick bread made with sour cream and fresh lemon zest, finished with a bright lemon glaze. No mixer needed and ready in about an hour.
Servings: 10
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup full fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour a 9"x5" loaf pan. You can line the pan with parchment paper if you'd like to ensure it removes easily.
- Place the sugar in a large bowl. Zest the lemons over the sugar. Then use a rubber spatula to massage the zest into the sugar. Add the milk, oil, egg and fresh lemon juice. Whisk well. 3/4 cup granulated sugar , Zest of 2 lemons, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup lemon juice
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir gently, until just combined. Do not over mix! 2 cups all purpose flour , 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Gently fold in the sour cream and poppy seeds. ½ cup full fat sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until the bread is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Notes
Room temperature: Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezer: This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap the unglazed loaf tightly in plastic wrap, then a layer of foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature, then make and add the glaze fresh before serving.
Breakfast on the go: You can also freeze individual slices for grab-and-go breakfasts. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap, store in a zip-top bag, and thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temp for about an hour.
The calories shown are based on the bread being cut into 10 slices, with one serving being one slice of bread. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
