Contest-Winning Poppy Seed Yeast Bread
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.
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
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