LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF WITH GLAZE

Here’s a delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf with Glaze recipe for you! 🍋✨

Ingredients

For the Loaf:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp poppy seeds

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• Zest of 2 lemons

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust for consistency)

• Optional: a little lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

3. Combine sugar and lemon zest:
   In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the sugar using your fingers. This releases the oils and makes the flavor more intense.

4. Mix wet ingredients:
   Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and beat until combined. Then stir in the melted butter, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

5. Combine wet and dry:
   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool:
   Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. Prepare the glaze:
   Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. Add more lemon juice a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.

9. Glaze the loaf:
   Once the loaf is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.

Enjoy!

Perfect with tea or as a bright, zesty treat anytime.

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