Best 6 Buttery Poppy Seed Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Buttery Poppy Seed Bread, a classic treat that combines the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. This beloved bread is known for its soft and fluffy texture, generously studded with the distinctive crunch of poppy seeds throughout. Savor the subtly sweet taste of the bread, complemented by the delicate nutty notes of the poppy seeds, creating a harmonious symphony in every bite. Whether you prefer a simple slice toasted with butter or dressed up with your favorite toppings, this versatile bread promises a delightful experience. Discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, along with variations that cater to different dietary needs and flavor preferences. From the traditional version to gluten-free and vegan adaptations, embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility of Buttery Poppy Seed Bread.

**Variations:**

1. **Gluten-Free Buttery Poppy Seed Bread:** For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this variation offers a delicious alternative without compromising taste or texture.

2. **Vegan Buttery Poppy Seed Bread:** A plant-based version that caters to vegan diets, delivering the same delectable flavors using dairy-free and egg-free ingredients.

3. **Lemon Poppy Seed Bread:** A citrusy twist on the classic, infusing the bread with the bright and refreshing flavor of lemons, creating a vibrant and flavorful treat.

4. **Orange Poppy Seed Bread:** Embrace the vibrant flavors of orange zest and juice, adding a burst of citrusy sweetness to the buttery poppy seed bread.

5. **Chocolate Chip Poppy Seed Bread:** Indulge in a decadent combination of chocolate chips and poppy seeds, creating a delightful treat that satisfies both chocolate lovers and poppy seed enthusiasts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD



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Oil and sour cream make this lemon poppy seed bread uniquely moist, while lemon provides a fresh, bright flavor. The glaze recipe below yields a light layer, but feel free to double the glaze if you want extra. See recipe notes for muffins and mini loaves.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream (or plain yogurt/Greek yogurt), at room temperature
2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, at room temperature
3 Tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar
1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
optional: candied lemon slices (I followed this tutorial to make them)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and granulated sugar together until combined. Whisk in the oil, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then whisk to completely combine. Avoid over-mixing; a few small lumps are OK.
  • Pour/spread the batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Bake the bread for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covering loosely with foil about halfway through to help the loaf bake evenly. Poke the center of the bread with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. Oven times will vary between ovens. My bread usually takes 55 minutes.
  • Cool bread completely in the pan set on a wire rack. *Feel free to drizzle with glaze (next step) while the bread is still warm. The glaze seeps down into the warm bread this way, adding extra moisture.*
  • *This doesn't yield a lot of glaze- just a light layer. Feel free to double the glaze if you want more.* Whisk the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together. Drizzle over bread while it's still warm in the loaf pan or after it cools.
  • Slice and serve. Cover and store leftover plain or glazed bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

OLD WORLD POPPY SEED ROLL



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Tender, soft, sweet yeast bread swirled with a creamy homemade poppy seed filling. Growing up, my mother and aunts always made this Eastern European bread for Easter and Christmas. Looks complicated, but is easy enough to make for an Old-World treat. I like it best after the second day.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound poppy seeds
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup hot milk
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
1 egg, separated - white reserved

Steps:

  • Place poppy seeds into a food processor and process until seeds are ground, about 1 minute.
  • Mix poppy seeds with 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, lemon juice, and hot milk in a bowl; stir to combine. Cover poppy seed filling and refrigerate while making bread (filling will set up and thicken as it chills).
  • Mix yeast with water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy layer.
  • Whisk flour with salt in a bowl; use a pastry cutter to cut 1/4 cup butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Pour yeast mixture and egg yolk into flour mixture and stir to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and slightly springy, about 5 minutes. If dough is too sticky, knead in more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Cut dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
  • Spread half the poppy seed filling over each rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the 1-inch border back over the filling on all sides and press down.
  • Pick up the shorter side of a dough rectangle and roll it like a jelly roll; repeat with second rectangle. Pinch ends together or tuck ends under to prevent filling from leaking out.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place rolls seam sides down on the baking sheet and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat egg white in a bowl until frothy; brush the rolls with beaten egg white.
  • Bake in preheated oven until dark golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cover rolls with a clean kitchen towel until cool to keep crust soft. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

POPPY SEED BREAD



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This moist, rich bread is so delicious-it's very popular in our area. It gets golden brown and looks great sliced for a buffet. I also like to make miniature loaves to give as gifts. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring
GLAZE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add the eggs, milk, oil and extracts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes. Cool completely in pans. , In a saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Pour over bread in pans. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POPPY SEED BREAD



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Loaf around! This bread is in the oven after quick and easy mixing, and it's worth the wait while it's baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

POPPY SEED BREAD WITH GLAZE



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This recipe was given to my mom from our neighbor. The bread is so sweet and delicious! It's still very scrumptious if you choose not to use the glaze. They are the BEST GUARANTEED!

Provided by Christina Jun

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons butter flavored extract
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon butter flavored extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottoms of two 9-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds, butter flavoring, oil, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for one hour. Cool 5 minutes. Poke holes in top of loaves and pour glaze over.
  • To make glaze: Mix orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add enough confectioners' sugar to make glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

SAVORY PARTY BREAD



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It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. -Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread., In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Unwrap; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh poppy seeds. For the best flavor, use fresh poppy seeds. You can find them in the spice section of most grocery stores.
  • Toast the poppy seeds. Toasting the poppy seeds will enhance their flavor. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Use unsalted butter. Unsalted butter will allow you to control the amount of salt in the bread. If you only have salted butter, you can use it, but be sure to reduce the amount of salt you add to the dough.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. The dough will rise best in a warm place, such as a sunny window or a turned-off oven. It should take about 1 hour for the dough to double in size.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown. The bread is done baking when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Buttery poppy seed bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover poppy seeds, and it is also a nice change from the usual white bread. With its soft, fluffy texture and delicate poppy seed flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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