Lemon Poppy Seed Bread 🍋🌱

Ingredients:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
7. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.