Description

This zesty, buttery loaf captures the comforting essence of citrus and poppy seed flavors. Perfect for breakfast or tea pairings, it transforms simple ingredients into a refined, bakery-style bread with a tangy finish. Made without alcohol or pork products.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons lemon extract
¼ cup orange juice

Instructions

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cups to avoid packing
Combine flour, salt, baking powder in a large bowl
Add poppy seeds and 2 ½ cups sugar, then whisk thoroughly
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, and vegetable oil
Stir in vanilla and lemon extracts, blending aromatics
Whip wet ingredients for 30 seconds with a hand mixer
Gradually pour liquid into dry ingredients while stirring
Mix batter for 30-45 seconds until just combined
Divide batter evenly into 3 prepared loaf pans
Place on middle rack of preheated oven for even baking
Check doneness with a toothpick after 40 minutes

Notes

Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with bread flour for denser texture
Use white poppy seeds for traditional golden appeal
Swap ½ cup white sugar with brown sugar for deeper flavor
Clarified butter enhances richness in place of vegetable oil

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 55
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 30g)
Calories: 68
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg