POPPY SEED LEMON BREAD

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A mild lemon flavor comes through in this tall loaf flecked with poppy seeds. "Slices are good spread with nutmeg butter or cream cheese," suggests Claudia Moffatt of Manchester, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
NUTMEG BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 11 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 small bowl, combine nutmeg butter ingredients; beat until blended. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.