Glazed Lemon Poppyseed Bread

This recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Bread has been handed down in our family for several generations. It is a favorite of everyone who likes lemon flavored baked goods, and even those who are not fans of lemon have enjoyed this glazed bread, which can be eaten with a meal, for dessert or just by itself as a delicious holiday snack.

Ingredients

½ cup oil

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

3 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 ½ cups flour

½ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk

1 tablespoon poppyseeds

½ teaspoon lemon extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

Cream oil, sugar, eggs, and lemon peel. Add the remaining ingredients. Pour batter in a bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.

Glaze

Juice of 1 lemon

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle on warm bread.