CONTEST-WINNING POPPY SEED YEAST BREAD

Contest-Winning Poppy Seed Yeast Bread image

Lots of sliced almonds and poppy seeds add crunch to this light and tender lemon bread. At our house, eating the scrumptious loaf just isn't the same without the accompanying citrus-and-cheese spread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices) and 1 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup warm lemon yogurt (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
LEMON CHEESE SPREAD:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 ounces cream cheese, softened

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 12 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , In a heavy saucepan, combine the first five spread ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat; cool., In a small bowl, beat lemon zest and cream cheese. Beat in egg mixture. Serve with bread. Refrigerate any leftover spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.