Lemon poppy seed loaf infused with lemon syrup is a delightful treat that offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a comforting snack, this classic dessert is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its moist and fluffy texture, zesty lemon notes, and the crunch of poppy seeds, this loaf cake is guaranteed to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking to try something new, this recipe guide will walk you through the process of creating a delicious lemon poppy seed loaf with lemon syrup that will be a hit with everyone.
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LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF
This has a nice fresh lemon flavor. Makes nice muffins, also.
Provided by IRENED
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heavily grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Mix lemon juice and yogurt together and add alternately with the sifted flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until just blended. Stir in lemon rind and poppy seeds. Pour mixture into prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 15 minutes before turning out of pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF WITH LEMON SYRUP
Make and share this Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf With Lemon Syrup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 Loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, lemon rind, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture alternately with milk, making 3 additions of flour mixture and 2 of milk. Spread in greased 8- x 4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan.
- Bake in centre of 325 F oven for 1 hour or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Place pan on rack.
- Lemon Syrup: In saucepan or microwaveable measure, warm sugar and lemon rind and juice until sugar dissolves. With skewer, pierce hot loaf right to bottom in 12 places; pour lemon syrup over loaf.
- Let loaf cool in pan for 30 minutes; turn out onto rack and let cool completely. Wrap and let stand for 12 hours before slicing. Makes 1 loaf, 12 slices.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or overwrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 1 month.
LEMON POPPY SEED BREADS
Categories Bread Blender Dairy Breakfast Brunch Bake Lemon Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 small loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt and stir in the poppy seeds. In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the sugar and beat in the zest and the vanilla. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, and the milk and beat the mixture until it is combined well. Add the flour mixture and beat the batter until it is just combined. Divide the batter among 4 buttered and floured loaf pans, each 5 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches, and bake the breads in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
- Make the syrup while the breads are baking:
- In a small saucepan combine the lemon juice and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and keep the syrup warm.
- Poke the tops of the breads immediately all over with a skewer, brush them with some of the syrup, and let the breads cool in the pans on the rack for 5 minutes. Invert the breads onto the rack and poke all sides of them all over with the skewer. Brush the breads with the remaining syrup and let them cool, right sides up. Wrap the breads in plastic wrap and foil and let them stand overnight. The breads keep, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.
QUICK LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD
This is an easy, deliciously moist bread that my kids love and can make themselves.
Provided by Marian Collins
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, pudding mix, water, and poppy seeds. Spread batter into two greased 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 264.6 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
LEMON POPPY SEED LOAF
This buttery loaf has a crunchy lemon taste - thanks to the poppy seeds and grated lemon rind that are stirred into the batter just before you bake it. After baking, pierce with the top with a topthpick, then brush with sweet lemon glaze - Delicious!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Lightly grease 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in mixer bowl; blend well.,.
- Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla together in small bowl. Add half of egg mixture together with butter to dry ingredients and beat at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Pour in remaining egg mixture and beat 1 minute.
- Stir in the poppy seeds and lemon rind. Spoon batter into pan. (the pan will be more than 3/4 full).
- Bake at 325F for 65-75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Prepare lemon glaze while cake is baking.
- GLAZE: Heat sugar and lemon juice in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Pierce top of cake with fork or toothpick immediately after baking.
- Brush glaze over hot cake while still in the pan.
- Cool in rack for 15 minutes, then remove form pan, Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4337.5, Fat 222.6, SaturatedFat 126.2, Cholesterol 1240.6, Sodium 3480.1, Carbohydrate 536.8, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 305.5, Protein 58.2
LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD
The days that I have extra time for baking are few and far between. That's why this extra-quick bread is perfect. You and your family will love the ease of preparation and the delicious flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Mix confectioner's sugar with water to reach drizzling consistency and use to garnish bread along with lemon zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- For a more intense lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
- If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute with chia seeds or flax seeds.
- To make sure the loaf is cooked through, insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready.
- Let the loaf cool completely before glazing it with lemon syrup. This will help the syrup to soak in and give the loaf a nice shine.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the batter in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Store the lemon poppy seed loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
This lemon poppy seed loaf with lemon syrup is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, this loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a simple yet impressive dessert, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!
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