Poppy Seed Lemon Loaves

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(39)

These light golden loaves have just a hint of almond flavor mixed in with the lemon.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon lemon peel

  • cup plain yogurt

  • cup butter or margarine, melted

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking soda and lemon peel. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into two greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Tips

Editor's Note:The baked bread may be frozen for up to 2 months.