Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

I took the previous month off the blog to buckle down and focus on school.  Now I'm all done and I get to graduate this coming week!  I'm back to cooking and baking without the stress of homework and it's just so great!  This lemon poppy seed bread is yummy, but what really makes it delicious is the glaze over top of it.  It's easier and quicker than other breads so it's a must try! 

What you need:

1 2/3 cups flour

2 Tbs poppy seeds

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup sugar

2 Tbs lemon zest

1/2 cup (1 stick butter) softened

3 eggs- room temp.

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup & 2 Tbs sour cream

1/4 cup milk

2 Tbs fresh lemon juice

Glaze:

1/4 cup sugar

3 Tbs fresh lemon juice

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray with non-stick spray a 8x4" baking pan and sprinkle all sides with flour.

- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, poppy seeds, salt and baking powder.

- Add sugar and lemon zest and mix with a hand mixer.  Add butter until well combined.

- Add eggs one at a time then the vanilla.

- In a microwave safe bowl, add sour cream and milk and heat for 20-30 seconds.  Stir and add to mixture.  Add lemon juice and mix well until there are no lumps.

- Pour mixture into pan and cook for 55-65 minutes checking by putting a knife through the center of the bread.  If it comes out doughy, it needs more time.  If it comes out clean then it's done.

- Quickly heat lemon juice and sugar in the microwave with 20 second increments until boiling hot.

- Let bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack and immediately brush glaze over the top of the bread doing several coats.  

- Cool before cutting and enjoy!