Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Bread

Health score
1%
Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Bread
45 min.
8
348kcal

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Imagine a delightful afternoon, a gentle breeze wafting through your kitchen as the aroma of freshly baked Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Bread fills the air. This charming loaf is not just any bread; it's a slice of sunshine that brings the perfect balance of tart and sweet right to your taste buds. With the zesty essence of lemons and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds, each bite evokes the warm, comforting luxury of tea time.

This Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Bread comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days or light gatherings with friends. The recipe calls for simple ingredients that you may already have on hand, like cake flour, butter, and sugar, and elevates them to create something truly special. The addition of lemon juice and zest brightens the flavor profile, while the poppy seeds add a delightful texture, making it not just a treat for the palate but also for the eyes.

Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea, a sprinkle of icing sugar, or straight from the loaf, this bread is sure to win hearts and awaken smiles at any gathering. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to indulge in a delightful baking adventure that results in a comforting, mouthwatering loaf perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups cake flour sifted
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • tablespoons poppy seeds 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Make tea bread: Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Stir together 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp. salt.
  3. Mix 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract with 1/2 cup milk.
  4. Using electric mixer, cream 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. lemon zest on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  5. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds.
  7. Pour batter into pan and bake in center of oven until a tester inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, 50 minutes.
  8. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat; stir until sugar dissolves.
  9. Let loaf cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before turning loaf out onto rack. Poke holes in loaf and gradually spoon warm syrup over, adding more as syrup is absorbed. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein6.16%
Fat36.77%
Carbs57.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.77
Glycemic Load
33.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7378261037495%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.51mg
Hesperetin
1.51mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.77kcal
17.39%
Fat:14.48g
22.28%
Saturated Fat:8.03g
50.19%
Carbohydrates:50.58g
16.86%
Net Carbohydrates:49.47g
17.99%
Sugar:32.44g
36.05%
Cholesterol:78.43mg
26.14%
Sodium:152.29mg
6.62%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:5.45g
10.91%
Selenium:14.08µg
20.11%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.23%
Phosphorus:97.72mg
9.77%
Calcium:96.38mg
9.64%
Vitamin A:443.54IU
8.87%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.33%
Vitamin C:5.03mg
6.1%
Copper:0.1mg
4.77%
Magnesium:18.18mg
4.55%
Folate:18.06µg
4.51%
Fiber:1.11g
4.45%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.18%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.16%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.1%
Iron:0.74mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.9%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.68%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.62%
Potassium:96.16mg
2.75%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.57%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.5%
Vitamin K:1.13µg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes