Lemon Poppyseed Bread
There is nothing quite like the taste of tart, sugary, and perfectly balanced lemon poppyseed bread! Spring has arrived and so has the wonderful citrus recipes that make spring and summer so delicious. Since I was a little girl, I always LOVED lemon baked goods and especially Lemon Poppyseed Bread. Every time I was able to pick out a special baked good at Publix, the mini Lemon Poppyseed Muffins were exactly what I went for. As a kid, I loved the yellow tint about it, the sweetness, but also how tart it always was.
Years later, when starting my own food small business I was mapping out which recipes I wanted to create and this was #1! Many attempts in the kitchen and recipe after recipe revision, I finally landed on this lovely loaf recipe. It’s flavorful, yet not overpowering, tart, yet balanced perfectly with sweet. It’s absolutely wonderful, and I hope you love it as much as I do! Also, since citrus is in-season during March, what better way to bring in the First Day of Spring then with this beautiful loaf? Let’s get into it!
When baking “quick breads” you always want to focus on making sure your ingredients are mostly room temperature and that you do not over-mix the dough. This particular bread comes together fast, so I recommend zesting your lemon, and squeezing your lemon juice ahead of time. I’ve also included a recipe for a simple glaze if you choose to put it on, however, I have created the bread in such a way that it doesn’t need it. Easy-peasy!
There are so many recipes that use complex methods to put a quick bread together when in reality it’s quite easy. After much trial and error in the kitchen throughout the years, its some of the most complex recipes that make baking less enjoyable. At the Heaping Harvest we are all about tangible and non-stressful baking experiences that allow you to find joy in the baking experience!
This loaf is:
The perfect addition to your spring and summer baking list
Intentionally made in a way that is not stressful or hard to make (like some recipes!)
Perfect for a beginning baker that wants to hone their skills of quick-breads
The perfect balance of tart and sweet
Cute. If a loaf of bread could be cute, this loaf is it!
Without further adue, here is my beloved Lemon Poppyseed Loaf Recipe! Enjoy & make sure you grab a few bites while it’s fresh out of the oven!
Lemon Poppyseed Bread
Time: 25 Minute Prep + 50 Minutes Cooking | Serves: 1 Loaf
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons poppyseeds
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 1 extra large lemon)
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
3/4 cup milk, room temperature
Lemon-Sugar Glaze:
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon milk
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Greese a 9x4 inch loaf pan and set aside.
Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppyseeds together until well incorporated.
Add the sugar and lemon zest to a stand mixer bowl fixed with the paddle attachment. With your fingers, rub the zest and the sugar together to break apart any clumps of zest. Once incorporated, add the softened butter and mix of medium speed or until the butter mixture is nice and whipped.
Next, while at low speed, add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract. Add the lemon juice and mix on low until all incorporated.
On low speed, add the flour mixture and the milk alternating 3 times until just combined. Scrap off any remaining flour on the sides with a rubber spatula. (If you need to mix together anymore, do it by folding your mixture with the rubber spatula as it’s important to not over-mix.)
Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
To make the optional glaze, simply combine the sugar, lemon juice, and milk together. Once the loaf is cooled slightly, pour the glaze over the bread.
Enjoy as a sweet breakfast treat or as a wonderful springtime dessert!
Citrus Juicer
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love this citrus juicer! Chef’n has created a masterpiece! It’s convenient, perfect for squeezing most citrus, and get’s every last drop of that delicious citrus flavor! It captures the seeds as the juice flows right out, which is a game changer. Juice with ease with this amazing citrus juicer!
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