Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is a zesty treat that perfectly combines a moist crumb with crunchy poppy seeds, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Poppy Seeds
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Eggs
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest and juice, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute lemon zest with orange zest or fold in fresh blueberries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.