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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread


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  • Author: Jenna Barnard
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Description

This lemon poppy seed bread is one of those recipes that never goes out of style. It’s simple, comforting, bright, and packed with fresh lemon flavor from start to finish. Whether you’re baking it for a weekend treat, a brunch gathering, or just because you’re craving something citrusy and sweet, this loaf is guaranteed to become a favorite.


Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (56g) refined coconut oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons (about 2 tbsp)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream 
  • 1/4 cup (56g) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (225g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

Lemon Glaze  

  • 1 cup (110g) powdered sugar, spooned and leveled
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp corn syrup (optional, adds shine)


Instructions

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Line with a sheet of parchment paper to cover the bottom and two long sides with some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a heat-safe bowl or measuring glass, add the butter and coconut oil and microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use your fingers to rub the lemon zest into the sugar. Once evenly distributed, add in the melted butter and coconut oil and whisk until smooth. Then whisk in the eggs until well combined, followed by the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Whisk in the poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute, then whisk in the flour to combine. 
  4. Pour into the loaf pan and spread even. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until lightly golden and fully puffed with a deep crack down the center. Stick a toothpick through a center crack to test for doneness. 
  5. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then lift out of the pan and place onto a tray or anything solid that isn’t a cooling rack. 

Lemon Glaze

  1. Now prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. It should be thin but not too watery. To add thickness, whisk in 1 tablespoon of additional powdered sugar at a time. 
  2. Pour over the slightly warm bread and scoop up all of the glaze that drips off the sizes to brush all over the sides of the loaf. The entire loaf should now be covered in a thin layer of glaze.
  3. Let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow that glaze to form a shell, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

FOR A GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF check out this dedicated recipe.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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