Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Bright, soft, and perfectly sweet, this lemon poppy seed bread is bursting with fresh lemon flavor in every bite. It’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. ☀️🍞

🛒 You’ll Need:

For the bread 🍞

🍋 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

🍋 2 tsp baking powder

🍋 1/4 tsp baking soda

🍋 1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds

🍋 1/2 tsp salt

🍋 1/2 cup butter, melted

🍋 1 cup granulated sugar

🍋 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

🍋 3 large eggs, room temperature

🍋 2 tsp lemon zest

🍋 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze ✨

🍋 1 cup powdered sugar

🍋 3–4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.

2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3️⃣ In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 eggs, 2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

4️⃣ Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until incorporated.

5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

6️⃣ Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional glaze:

8️⃣ Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 3–4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth.

9️⃣ Drizzle over the cooled bread.

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