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Lemon Almond Poppyseed Quick Bread

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings 12 Slices
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Lemon Almond Poppyseed Quick Bread is perfectly moisten and comes together quickly and easily. Glazed with a lemon glaze and topped with almonds, this bread will become an instant favorite!

Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword almond poppyseed bread, lemon almond poppyseed quick bread, poppyseed bread'

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated

Lemon Almond Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 7x3 inch loaf pans and set aside. (You can also use a 9x5 just increase baking time).
  2. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and poppyseeds. Stir until combined. In a separate medium sized bowl add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon zest.

  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Pour into loaf pans and bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let bread cool.

To make the lemon almond glaze:

  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Drizzle over bread and top with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Almond Poppyseed Quick Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 98mg4%
Potassium 115mg3%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 83IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.