Ultimate Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

Name: Ultimate Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs butter, room temp, 5 sticks; 2 cups sugar; 9 large eggs; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs butter, room temp, 5 sticks
2 cups sugar
9 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees.", "Coat 2 (8 1/2"" x 4 1/2"" x 2 1/2"") loaf pans with butter-flavored cooking spray.", "In the bowl of an electric mixer, (I use my kitchen aid one), cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.", "Beat in eggs one at a time. Scrape sides and bottom every so often with a rubber spatula.", "Add the lemon juice, lemon rind and vanilla and beat until combined.", "In another bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. I usually just mix this well with a whisk to combine evenly.", "Add to the egg mixture and stir until just moistened.", "Divide the batter between the 2 prepared pans.", "Bake about 1 hour, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.", "Invert onto wire racks.", "Cool further til wrappable with plastic wrap without any steam. Wrap tightly to keep fresh and moist."]

2173

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs butter, room temp, 5 sticks, 2 cups sugar, 9 large eggs, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Lemon Poppy Seed Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ultimate Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

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