Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly moist, Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread is a delightful twist on the classic Amish Friendship Bread recipe. Infused with the tangy freshness of lemon juice and zest, speckled with crunchy poppy seeds, and finished with a luscious lemon glaze, this quick bread is a citrus lover's dream. Made with the traditional Amish Friendship Bread starter, this recipe combines the nostalgic charm of slow-fermented sweetness with the vibrant flavors of lemon. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for sharing with friends, enjoying as a comforting snack, or serving at brunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll create two beautifully golden loaves that are as decorative as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the Amish Friendship Bread starter, milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.

Step 6

Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the bread is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 8

Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the loaves to a wire rack and drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops of the warm bread.

Step 10

Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1222.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3544.7

Total Fat 135.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 572.6mg	0%
Sodium 2871.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 536.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 304.1g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 176.7IU	0%
Calcium 568.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 936.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 59.8%