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Zesty Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Zesty Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Bread You’ll Crave Daily

A deliciously moist and zesty Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, perfect for brunch or a cozy morning coffee.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large freshly grated lemon zest from 2 large lemons
  • ¾ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large lightly beaten eggs
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • cup oil vegetable, canola, or olive
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ½ tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Glaze
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice adjust for tanginess
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, poppy seeds, oil, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 42-47 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the syrup by mixing lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved.
  7. Pour the warm syrup over the loaf as soon as it comes out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and powdered sugar for the glaze. Adjust for desired tanginess.
  9. Once cooled, transfer the bread to a wire rack and drizzle with the glaze before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap leftovers tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

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