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Brian Sunter

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

A tangy and sweet loaf with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds.

60 minutes cook 20 minutes prep 1 hour 20 minutes total 1 serving
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Ingredients

  • 2.50 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.50 tsp baking powder
  • 0.50 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.50 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • — powdered sugar with a little
  • — fresh lemon juice to create a glaze

Equipment

  • oven
  • loaf-pan
  • bowl
  • wire-rack

Instructions

Prepare Oven

1

Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175°C). Grease your 9x5-inch loaf-pan or line it with parchment paper.

Dry Ingredients

2

In a large bowl , whisk together the 2.50 cups all-purpose flour , 1 tsp baking soda , 0.50 tsp baking powder , and 0.50 tsp salt . Stir in the 2 tbsp poppy seeds . Set aside.

Wet Ingredients

3

In another large bowl , beat the 1 cup granulated sugar , 0.50 cup brown sugar packed, and 1 cup vegetable oil until well combined.

4

Beat in the 3 eggs one at a time. Mix in the 2 tbsp lemon zest and 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated.

Combine and Bake

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

6

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.

Cool

7

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire-rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze

8

If desired, mix powdered sugar with a little fresh lemon juice to create a glaze . Drizzle over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve.

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== Optional Glaze ==

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