Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While it’s warming up, grease your bread pan with butter or oil. This helps ensure that your bread comes out easily after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Use a whisk to stir them together, incorporating air and ensuring even distribution.
In another bowl, whisk together 3 lightly beaten eggs, ⅔ cup of sugar, ½ cup of vegetable oil, ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix until everything is combined and smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to slowly stir them together. Be careful not to overmix—just combine until you see no dry flour. This will help keep your bread light and fluffy.
Once combined, pour the batter into your prepared bread pan. Spread it out evenly, making sure to reach the corners.
Transfer the pan to your preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is ready.
As the bread bakes, you can prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar and ¼ cup of lemon juice. Adjust the consistency to your liking—add more sugar for thickness or more juice for a thinner glaze.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
After it has cooled down, drizzle your lemon glaze over the bread. Let it set for a few moments before slicing into it.
