How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Bread | Easy Recipe | The Sweetest Journey

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, and oil until well combined. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add poppy seeds. Add the egg mixture in 2 additions, and stir together just until combined.

Grease an 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in. loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Spoon batter into pan and smooth top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let stand in pan 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If the glaze is too solid, stir in 1 tablespoon more of lemon juice. The glaze should be pourable and smooth. Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf, spread out with a spoon if necessary. Let glaze solidify for 10 to 15 minutes.

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