Description
A delightful lemon poppy seed bread that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, use fresh lemons for juice and zest. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and airy.
