Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
A light and fluffy lemon poppy seed bread with a tangy Greek yogurt base, topped with a sweet lemon glaze—perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter melted, (or sub oil or coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp lemon zest (1 large or 2 small lemons)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Let's get started by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9x5-inch pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and give it a light spritz with cooking spray so your bread doesn't stick!
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt. In a larger bowl, beat together the sugar, your choice of oil or melted butter, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. This will create a rich, smooth mixture.
- Now, gently fold in the dry ingredients from the medium bowl. Be careful not to overmix—just until everything is combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven. Bake for about 55 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once it's done, take the bread out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After that, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely and get that perfect texture.
Notes
- Freezing: If you want to save this delicious loaf for later, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe container or bag. It will stay good for up to 3 months. Just thaw it overnight in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.
- For Muffins: You can also make muffins with this recipe. Just bake them for 15-20 minutes, and you'll get about 18 muffins.
- For Mini Loaves: If you're in the mood for mini loaves, bake them for about 30-35 minutes. This recipe will give you 4 adorable little loaves!