Description
This lemon poppy seed bread is soft, buttery, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, this easy loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup (175g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup (65g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or as needed)
- candied lemon slices
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Set aside for now.
- Place the sugar and lemon zest into a large mixing bowl. Rub the zest and sugar together using your fingertips to release the aromatic oils.
- Add the softened butter and cream together using a hand or stand mixer until pale and fluffy. Use a spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the eggs, adding a spoonful of the dry ingredients if the batter looks like it’s splitting.
- Add the sour cream and gradually fold in the dry ingredients and lemon juice until the batter is well mixed and smooth.
- Spoon into a lined 9×15 loaf pan and level. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the bread is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remember that oven temperatures vary – follow the baking time as a guideline and always do a toothpick test.
- Transfer to a wire rack and wait until the loaf cools completely before adding glaze or any decorations.
- Stir the powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until you have a pourable glaze. Drizzle on top of the bread before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppyseed Bread