Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread
This moist Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread is loaded with lemon juice and zest, poppy seeds, almond extract and brewed chamomile tea. An easy, sweet brunch recipe with only minutes of prep.
I have a confession that I’m proud to admit. I’m a coffee and tea addict. With many posts lately on the former, it’s about time I created more recipes that celebrate the versatility and flavor variety of tea.
Recipe such as Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread are a unique way to start your day or enjoy a weekend brunch, while incorporating brewed tea in the actual recipe. Plus it pairs great with a cold brewed cup of coffee including mint latte or hot cup of tea.
January is hot tea month…yes that’s a thing. Makes sense to me as it’s a cozy or invigorating way to warm up in winter, depending on what brew you choose. This Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread uses strong brewed chamomile tea.
Tea not only tastes good and has various documented health benefits such as turmeric and cayenne tea, it also warms your mood and facilitates connection by shared conversation and gathering.
On top of that, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the U.S. besides water, with 82% of Americans drinking tea. A surprising and refreshing fact that it’s not other sugar-based drinks that top the list.
Making this Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread is a simple as mixing and baking. It’s a classic dense and moist breakfast bread base that consists of flour, sugar, egg and oil.
You might explore other fruit-based breakfast bread, like pumpkin bread with maple glaze.
Strong brewed chamomile in the batter adds a hint of floral undertones. Fresh lemon juice and zest adds bold flavor that pairs with classic poppy seed crunch.
This quick and easy lemon poppy seed bread will bring back nostalgic memories of childhood baked goods, while helping you create new ones with those closest to you.
Alternative breakfast pastry recipes you might consider:
- English Muffin
- Green Tea Matcha Waffles
- Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Breakfast Crepes with Strawberry Sauce
- Apple Streusel Muffins
- Strawberry Lemon Cream Breakfast Tarts
- Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread recipe at-a-glance:
Flavor profiles: Sweet and tangy lemon, almond and a hint of floral chamomile.
Texture: Moist, fluffy and soft breakfast bread.
Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread
Ingredients
- 2 tea bags Chamomile tea
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup light olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Pour ½ cup boiling water into a bowl. Add 2 tea bags and steep until brewed and cooled. Discard bags and set tea aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Form a well in center and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine egg, milk, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, poppy seeds and brewed tea. Pour into flour mixture and stir just until moist and combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 8x4x3-inch loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes, until top is lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If serving immediately, cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing. If refrigerating overnight, cool completely on rack and store covered in fridge; slice before serving.
I just made this bread & it is delish! I made a couple adjustments – used whole wheat pastry flour, cut sugar to 3/4 cup and vanilla instead of almond extract. The bread color was a little darker from the flour & part coconut sugar, but rose perfectly and needed no embellishment (butter, etc). Great recipe!
Hi Peggy. Thanks for the nice feedback! Good to know it can easily be modified. Now I want to try your variation!
Nevermind, I just saw your reply to the other question. I’m sorry, thanks.
I have a question. It says 2 bags of tea, is that 2 cups or tea or how much of tea in the batter because I don’t see a measurement. Sorry if it is a silly question. Thank you.
Hi Dee. The recipe instructions had the info about brewing bags in 1/2 cup boiling water. Good question and I added it to the ingredient list to be clear. Thanks!
I’m wondering if I can make this gluten free? I’m gonna give it a try very soon, it looks great! Love poppy seeds. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dee. I assume you could but haven’t tested it out. Breakfast breads are pretty forgiving so it should work fine with a GF alternative.
Hi Matthew, thank you. I will post a picture as soon as I make it. Also, I asked another question but it didn’t post? It says 2 tea bags but there is no measurement. When mixing, how much tea do I add? a cup, two? Thanks again 🙂
Poppy Seeds are very common in cakes here in Israel. I bet we would love the twist in bread too! Your lemon flavor sounds perfect with poppy seeds. Pinning for later – Thanks
Oh yum! Never used chamomile in a bake before but I just know this would work!
Jane x
That sounds fantastic, I love poppy seeds, they are really popular in all sorts of things out here in Hungary, gotta give this recipe a try.
YES YES AND YES. I love all things lemon and I only recently realized how well lemon pairs with poppy seeds so this ticks all the boxes. Absolutely delicious!
I have always loved the lemon and poppy seed combination but the addition of chamomile must take it to the next level! Can’t wait to try!