Even though it is only 41 degrees here today AND it snowed this morning, I thought lemon poppy seed bread would be a great start to spring! This recipe is amazing, but next time I might add some sour cream or plain greek yogurt for extra moisture.

What you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 2/3 cup flour
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 TBSP poppy seeds

For the glaze:

• 3 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 TBSP sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Prepare loaf pan with spray or crisco
3. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter until light and fluffy
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each
5. Add flour, buttermilk, lemon zest, salt and baking soda
6. Stir in poppy seeds
7. Pour prepared batter into pan and bake 40-50 minutes (this really varies depending on your oven). When a toothpick comes out clean, it’s done
8. Cool completely
9. Brush on lemon glaze

Enjoy!