Recipe – Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread

This quick bread is dense, moist, and loaded with lemon flavor.  This quick bread makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Basic Recipe Information

Prep Time Prep Time:

• 10 minutes

Cook Time Cook Time:

• 60 minutes

Total Time Total Time:

• 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings:

• 12 slices

Ingredients

Loaf Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 large or jumbo eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sour cream

Preparation Directions

The Loaf

• Gather the recipe ingredients
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in vanilla.
• Add in the zest, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and poppy seeds.
• Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Gradually, add and mix the sour cream and flour.
• Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake the loaf (about 55-60 minutes ) on the center shelf of the oven until golden brown on top or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

How to serve

• Serve warm or at room temperature.

How to Store

• In the refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• In the freezer:  In an airtight plastic wrap for up to a month.