Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
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Description:
Basically a dessert type bread that is quite a hit! <3
Type:
Dessert/Side?
Approximate time:
Total time approx 120min || Cooking time approx 1hr
Approximate servings:
Depending on how you slice it. But the recipe is for 2 9x5 inch loaves.
Difficulty:
Easy {may be considered intermediate}
Ingredients:
-3 cups all-purpose flour -3 eggs-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda -1/2 cup of lemon juice {personally rec a bit more}
-3/4 cup butter room temperature {or softened} -3 tablespoons of lemon zest
-3/4 tablespoon of salt -1/2 cup of poppy seeds
-2 cups of white sugar Supplies needed:
-2 {or 1} 9x5 inch loaf pans
-large bowl
-beater
-measuring tools?
-spoon
-knife
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees F
2. Grease and flour loaf pans
3. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat the eggs into the bowl, one at a time.
4. Add the lemon juice into the bowl and mix until blended
5. Mix in the lemon zest and poppy seeds
6. Put the mixture into the loaf pan(s) and smooth the top out
7. Bake at 175 degrees F for 50minutes. When you take it out, insert the knife and pull it out. If it comes clean, it is done. If not, stick it back in the oven for a few more minutes and check again until it is clean.
8. When done, leave to cool for 15 minutes. { personally rec that you put in the fridge for a bit and take it out when you are ready to eat}
Extra tips:
Add extra lemon juice. ;u; But not too much.