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This Lemon Poppy seed Bread is the perfect spring time dessert. It works well for brunches, breakfasts on the go and your afternoon coffee break! 
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread #EasterSweetsWeek

This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is the perfect spring time dessert. It works well for brunches, breakfasts on the go and your afternoon coffee break!
Course Breakfast, Desserts, Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, Breakfast, lemon poppy seed bread, snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in lemon extract.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Slowly add to butter mixture. Slowly add milk.
  • Fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • To make the glaze whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Add remaining tablespoon if you'd like the glaze a bit thinner. Drizzle over the bread. Slice and serve.