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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

This moist and zesty lemon poppy seed loaf is a classic quick bread recipe made with fresh lemon juice, yogurt, and crunchy poppy seeds. Easy, flavorful, and perfect with a simple lemon glaze.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: breads
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
Keyword: lemon, lemon bread, lemon loaf, lemon poppy seed, lemon poppy seed loaf, poppy seed bread, poppy seed loaf
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Deborah McDonald
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g) spooned and leveled
  • 4.5 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt kosher

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg , at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt , sour cream, or Skyr, at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup whole milk , at room temperature (160ml)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh, (45ml)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Optional Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and sugar until smooth. Stir in the oil, yogurt, milk, lemon juice, and zest until fully combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optional Glaze - Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set for 15 minutes. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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