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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipes

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipes

This lemon poppy seed bread bakes up moist and fragrant, then gets finished with a tangy citrus glaze. It’s bright, tender, and perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.9 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.75 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 0.33 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted cooled slightly
  • 6 tbsp beaten eggs about 2 large
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for glaze
  • 1 tsp milk optional, to thin glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment sling.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk sugar, yogurt, milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and beaten eggs until smooth.
  • Stream in the melted butter and whisk until fully combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan once to release bubbles.
  • Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Tent loosely if browning too fast.
  • Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then lift out and finish cooling on a rack.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar with lemon juice, adding a splash of milk if needed for a thick drizzle.
  • Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf. Let it set, then slice and serve.

Notes

Try swapping half the yogurt for sour cream for extra richness, or add a handful of blueberries for a burst of fruit. Store the glazed loaf airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days, or wrap and freeze slices for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.