Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

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This has a nice fresh lemon flavor. Makes nice muffins, also.

Submitted by irenedee
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
2 - 9x5 inch loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • ¾ cup plain yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest

  • ½ cup poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heavily grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.

  2. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.

  4. Mix lemon juice and yogurt together and add alternately with the sifted flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until just blended. Stir in lemon rind and poppy seeds. Pour mixture into prepared pans and smooth tops.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 15 minutes before turning out of pans.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
8g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 72mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.