Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread will satisfy your most intense lemon cravings. Greek yogurt adds richness and fabulous texture and it's finished with a tart-sweet lemon glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 327kcal
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large lemon zested and cut in half
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 9-inch loaf pan generously with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl use an electric mixer to combine the granulated sugar, yogurt, oil, eggs, the juice from half of the lemon (reserve remaining half for later), all of the lemon zest and the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Use a wooden spoon to stir in dry mixture, just until combined. Stir in the poppy seeds last and mix until incorporated throughout the batter.
Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Use a knife to around the edges of the loaf pan to loosen the bread and then turn out the loaf onto a plate. Allow to cool completely before drizzling with the lemon glaze.
Storing at Room Temperature: Enclose the bread in foil or place it in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Refrigerate: For longer storage, I recommend transferring the container to the refrigerator. If wrapped and chilled, it will stay fresh and tasty for up to a week.
Freeze: Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe plastic storage bag. Press out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the bread at room temperature.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg