Description
Lemon poppy seed bread is a delightful treat that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite. This quick bread features a zesty lemon flavor paired with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, this recipe is sure to brighten your day and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg