Description
Bright lemon poppyseed quick bread with a tender crumb and a citrus glaze that soaks into the warm loaves for extra moisture. This easy batter comes together in minutes and bakes into three 8 by 4 inch loaves that slice beautifully for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Use alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Simply Organic Alcohol Free Vanilla or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor for a clean, warm note without alcohol.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/8 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons alcohol free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic Alcohol Free Vanilla or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup white sugar for glaze
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease three 8×4 inch bread pans lightly with oil or butter
2. In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds, and 2 1/2 cups white sugar, stir until evenly distributed
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, alcohol free vanilla flavor, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract to the dry ingredients, mix about one minute until smooth and no pockets of dry flour remain
4. Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and tap pans to release air bubbles
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
6. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack
7. While the loaves are still hot whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract until the sugar dissolves
8. Pour the glaze slowly over the warm loaves so it soaks in, then allow the bread to cool completely before slicing
Notes
Do not overmix the batter, mix just until the ingredients come together for a tender crumb
If desired add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest to the batter for brighter lemon flavor, avoid the white pith when zesting
If the tops brown too quickly tent loosely with foil for the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking
Cool fully before slicing so the crumb sets and the glaze finishes absorbing
To weigh flour use a kitchen scale for the most consistent results
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American