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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

This incredibly quick and easy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread recipe, a family favorite from the cookbook "Prayers for Parker," will brighten your day! Submitted by Robin Knutson to benefit Parker Sebens, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight yet delivers a delicious, moist loaf. The bright lemon flavor combined with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds makes it irresistible. Try variations using spice cake mix and instant pudding for a fun twist!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 2013.8 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

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How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; and the zest of 1 lemon. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup poppy seeds and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For a delicious variation, try substituting 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix for the dry ingredients and adding 1 package (3.4 oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix along with the wet ingredients (omitting the additional sugar).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

103 g

Sugar

454g

Fat

77g

Carbs

83g

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