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A loaf of Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with white icing is sliced on a wooden cutting board, highlighting its moist texture and zesty flavor.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

My easy lemon poppy seed bread is moist, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. A simple one-bowl recipe your whole family will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2/3 cup milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds until well combined.
    1 egg, 2/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 Tablespoons lemon zest, 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined and moistened. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
    1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg