Description
A moist and flavorful lemon poppyseed bread bursting with citrus notes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate the buttermilk and lemon zest and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, replace buttermilk with non-dairy yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon bread, poppyseed bread, baking, dessert, citrus
