I’ve always loved a good poppy seed muffin, so it seemed like a good idea to make a whole loaf of glazed lemon poppy seed bread. This is a sweet loaf of bread, baked quickly in a loaf pan. No yeast is needed. It has a mild lemony flavor with a sweet glaze on top. I love to eat this bread as a breakfast bread or as an afternoon snack. A slice of it with a cup of tea or coffee is perfect.
What special supplies are needed to make Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bread?
You’ll need a loaf pan. Since this loaf doesn’t rise really high, you can get away with using a 5×8-inch loaf pan. You’ll also need some lemon extract and a jar of poppy seeds.
The recipe:
This Glazed Lemon Loaf Bread is prepared just like any other kind of quick-loaf bread. The batter is scraped into a loaf pan and baked for about 50 minutes. I guess you could call the glaze “optional,” but I highly recommend adding it. The glaze is a simple mix of sifted powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It adds a sweet and tangy component to the bread, and it’s a hint of taste that you’ll get in every slice.
What are poppy seeds, and do I have to use them?
Poppy seeds are tiny oil seeds found in the opium poppy. They’re used as an ingredient in many pastries and breads. They provide a little crunch to the foods they’re added to, but they’re mostly added to foods to provide a decorative touch. You can leave them out of this recipe if you don’t wish to add poppy seeds to the bread.
How to freeze lemon poppy seed bread:
To freeze the whole loaf, place the glazed loaf on a baking sheet and freeze for a few minutes. Remove it from the freezer and wrap it in plastic wrap and then again in foil. Drop it into a freezer zip baggie and freeze for up to three months. Alternately, you can cut the loaf into slices and drop each slice into a zip baggie. Take them out individually, as desired. Of course, this bread will taste best when eaten the same day… fresh out of the oven. Gift it to a friend tied with a yellow ribbon, or bake a loaf for yourself. Enjoy!
Here are a few more lemon-themed baked goods you might like to try:
Lemon Pound Cake Muffins Lemon Sour Cream Cake Best Lemon Bars Lemon Brownies Strawberry Lemon Buttermilk Pie Italian Lemon Cookies Blueberry Lemon Scones Lemon Cream Cheese Cookie Bars
