Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread Recipe

This Lemon Poppy Seed Amish Friendship Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, adding a burst of citrusy flavor and nutty poppy seeds. It's perfect for sharing with friends and family, and makes a great gift for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine starter, sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in poppy seeds, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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