Lemon Loaf (Poppy Seed)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• to taste Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Whisk sugar and eggs until pale; whisk in milk, butter, zest, and lemon juice.
4. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
5. Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Stir poppy seeds into batter with dry ingredients.
7. Whisk glaze and drizzle over cooled loaf.

Notes

Zest provides most of the lemon aroma—don't skip it.