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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

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"This has a nice fresh lemon flavor. Makes nice muffins, also."
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 69 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 2 - 9x5 inch loaves

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 23, 2006 by mischiefsgirl 
Wonderfull recipe! I baked mine in a bundt pan and sifted some powdered sugar on top. My girls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2005 by CHERRYSCENTED 
I put 1/2 cup of margarine as opposed to 3/4 cup, and added a whole cup of yogurt instead. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 9, 2008 by BintSultan 
Like other members, I also cut the butter down to half a cup and upped the yogurt to one cup. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 14, 2007 by 1smartcookie 
Seriously delightful recipe! I made 12 jumbo muffins, and had plenty of batter. It bakes up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 18, 2007 by What a Dish! 
This is good, but I wish it had more lemon flavor. I even added some lemon extract. But it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2003 by SMAUTE 
This is delicious! Very nice lemon flavor. I cut the butter down to a 1/2 Cup and increased... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2006 by Cheryl 
The recipe turned out great but did not have enough lemon flavor. Since I omitted the zest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2005 by Nicky 
This cake wasn't burned but it was really dark when I took it out of the oven. I had made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2003 by TILLSTER 
I halved this recipe and made it into 11 muffins instead of one loaf. They tasted so good! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2007 by allpurpose 
I tried out this recipe this morning- it took a while to prepare and put together, but 10... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 203

  • Total Fat: 7.9g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 207mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 3.4g

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