Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread ππ
Overview:
Enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread wafting through your kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and speckled with crunchy poppy seeds, this moist and tender loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing at potlucks.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Yield: One 9x5x3-inch loaf
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). |
| 2 | Prepare loaf pan by greasing and flouring a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, ensuring the bread releases easily after baking. |
| 3 | Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, lemon instant pudding mix, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. |
| 4 | Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, lemon zest, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. |
| 5 | Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, then add the poppy seeds. Gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. |
| 6 | Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 7 | Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and transfer it to the wire rack to cool completely. |
| 8 | Serve: Once cooled, slice the Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread and serve it with your favorite spreads or enjoy it as is! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 464.5
- Fat: 13.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 75.8mg
- Sodium: 635.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 76.6g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 25.3g
- Protein: 8.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For a more intense lemon flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the wet ingredients.
- Ensure the bread is completely cooled before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.
- Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Simply thaw at room temperature or gently reheat in the oven before serving.
Keywords:
Breads, Grains, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Quick Breads, Easy, Inexpensive
Enjoy your freshly baked Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread! ππ
