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A glazed loaf of lemon poppy seed bread on a wood cutting board.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

This moist and flavorful Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze is a perfect breakfast, brunch, dessert, or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

For the bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the vegetable oil, eggs, milk, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Stir until combined (do not over-mix).
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread is removed clean.
  • Place pan on a wire rack to cool.
  • Prepare the glaze by stirring together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Drizzle bread with glaze.