Grapefruit-Poppy Seed Loaf
Active Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
3 large eggs
1 cup whole buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
8 Tbsp. fresh grapefruit juice, plus 1 Tbsp. grated grapefruit zest (from 1 large grapefruit), divided, plus more as needed
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds, plus more for garnish
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper; spray again.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, grapefruit zest, and 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice in a large bowl until combined. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just combined. Fold in poppy seeds.
Pour batter into prepared pan; bake until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Tent with foil after 40 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
In the final 10 minutes of baking, stir together 4 tablespoons of grapefruit juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove bread from oven; poke all over using a wooden pick. Brush grapefruit mixture over warm bread. Let cool completely, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice in a small bowl until combined. If needed, gradually whisk in more grapefruit juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the loaf. Garnish with more poppy seeds and grapefruit zest.
Recipe courtesy of Southern Living.com
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