Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, beat butter, applesauce, sugar, and egg substitute until smooth.

In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to applesauce mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in milk, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.

Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan.

Tasty Topper:
To make an easy glaze for this, stir together 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Pour over the loaf after removing it from the oven then allow loaf to cool in pan.