Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. poppy seeds
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 13 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs. lemon zest
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 Tbs. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs. honey
  • 2 Tbs. granulated sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Coat three 2-cup mini-loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • To make Batter: Stir poppy seeds into buttermilk in measuring cup.
  • Beat sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice and zest with electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes, or until pale and thick.
  • Gradually pour in buttermilk mixture, and beat until smooth.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into egg mixture with wooden spoon.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of one loaf comes out clean.
  • To make Glaze: Warm lemon juice, honey and sugar in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Pierce tops of loaves all over with wooden skewer or toothpick.
  • Generously brush honey glaze over breads so it seeps into holes.
  • Cool completely before wrapping in plastic wrap to store.