Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

This delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread recipe is a delicious twist on a classic! Tangy lemon, crunchy poppy seeds, and a subtly sweet Amish starter combine for a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). This easy-to-follow recipe is a great way to use your Amish starter and create a beautiful, golden-brown bread that's bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 155.7 kcal

Protein 3g

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Ingredients for Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup poppy seeds
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup Amish starter
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil

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How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup poppy seeds, and 1 package (3.9 oz) lemon instant pudding mix.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup Amish starter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup applesauce, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ cup vegetable oil.
Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

Carbs

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Starters Breakfast & Brunch Sweets & Sides Desserts The Americas American Southern Vegetarian Baking

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups Sourdough Breads American Easy Amish Mennonite Northeastern United States Pennsylvania Dutch Yeast Quick Breads Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread?

Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread?

Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread has approximately 155.7 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread?

The key ingredients for Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread are All Purpose Flour, White Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.