Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Bakery Style Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 0.5 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the lemon zest, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8. Once done, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.