Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf With Lemon Syrup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Courtesy of Canadian Living's Dinner Club. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons poppy seeds |
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
1/3 cup granulated sugar |
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated |
1/3 cup lemon juice |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, lemon rind, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture alternately with milk, making 3 additions of flour mixture and 2 of milk. Spread in greased 8- x 4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan.
3. Bake in centre of 325 F oven for 1 hour or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Place pan on rack.
4. Lemon Syrup: In saucepan or microwaveable measure, warm sugar and lemon rind and juice until sugar dissolves. With skewer, pierce hot loaf right to bottom in 12 places; pour lemon syrup over loaf.
5. Let loaf cool in pan for 30 minutes; turn out onto rack and let cool completely. Wrap and let stand for 12 hours before slicing. Makes 1 loaf, 12 slices.
6. Make-Ahead Tip: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or overwrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 1 month.
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