Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf with a Thin Lemon Glaze

This lemon poppy seed loaf uses both zest and juice, with yogurt to keep the crumb tender. A thin lemon glaze adds a bright finish without burying the cake under frosting. It is a butter cake rather than a quick stir-together oil loaf, so the creaming step and ingredient temperature deserve a little attention.Why this method worksZest rubbed through the butter and sugar distributes lemon aroma through the crumb. Alternating flour and the yogurt mixture helps them combine without prolonged mixing. Once flour is added, stop as soon as the batter is uniform to avoid a tough loaf.Ingredients: what to choose and whyPan size: Use the stated 9 by 5 inch pan. An 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch pan holds less batter and can change both rise and baking time.Yogurt: Use plain unsweetened yogurt, not flavored yogurt. Thick Greek yogurt can be loosened with a little of the measured milk before mixing.Lemon: Measure the juice and zest. The number of lemons required varies with their size and…

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