Lemony Poppy Seed Loaf

By shygirl

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tbp. poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp. grated lemon zest
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)
• 3 egg whites

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg whites till soft peaks form and set aside.
In large bowl mix flour, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder and baking soda.
In medium size bowl combine sugar, oil and applesauce. Whisk in lemon juice.
Stir this mixture into the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream.
Fold in beaten egg whites.
Pour into a greased 9 X 5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 deg. for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 min before removing to rack, Mix the glaze and pour over loaf. Cool, slice and serve!