Description
A delightful bread that combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to three months. Consider slicing before freezing for quick access.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg