Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

1: Preheat the oven and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray or lining.

2: In a bowl, beat the butter until softened (about 1-2 minutes).

3: Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).

4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scrape down sides when necessary.

5: Beat in the vanilla extract.

6: With the mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture (in three additions) and milk mixed with lemon juice (in two additions) starting and ending with flour until just combined.

7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

8: Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, checking at 45 min until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

9: In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice and sugar for the glaze.

10: Microwave glaze for 20-30 seconds until sugar dissolves and brush over the hot bread.

11: Cool the loaf for 20-30 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.