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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is made with poppy seeds, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Desserts · Sides · Snacks · Appetizers & snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
3. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
baking powder
In the method: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt.
baking soda
In the method: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt.
poppy seeds
In the method: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons baking powderIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon baking sodaIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ Tablespoons poppy seedsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup butter (, melted, or sub oil or coconut oil)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 cup plain Greek yogurtIngredient note
Source: 3 large eggs (, room temperature)Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons lemon zest (, about 1 large or 2 small lemons)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractIngredient note
Source: 1 cup powdered sugarIngredient note
Source: 3-4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 12. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Freezing Instructions: Allow bread to cool completely then wrap this lemon poppy seed loaf in plastic wrap and place in freezer safe container or bag. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator or at room temperature. For Muffins: Bake 15-20 minutes. Makes approximately 18. For Loaves : Bake 30-35 minutes. Makes 4 mini loaves.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
