Quick Bread - Lemon Bread

Bread Making Demonstration:
Quick Bread

Lemon Bread

Lemon bread is a popular quick bread that is usually flavored with lemon zest or lemon extract to provide a distinct lemon flavor. There are a wide range of recipes for lemon bread. Some recipes include nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, while others may include poppy seeds.

A typical recipe for lemon bread with poppy seeds is demonstrated below.

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
  
• ½ cup and 2 Tbsp. sugar
  
  
• ¼ cup and 2 Tbsp. half and half or whole milk
  
  
• ½ cup softened butter
  
  
• 2 large eggs
  
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  
• ½ tsp. salt
  
  
• 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
  
  
• Grated rind of 2 lemons

After removing the bread from the oven, prepare a glaze by combining the following ingredients in a small bowl:

• ¼ cup sugar
  
  
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
  
  
• 1½ tablespoons lemon juice

Lemon Bread with Poppy Seeds