Lemon Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread
Lemon Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful treat that brings joy to any breakfast or brunch table. With its buttery, flaky layers and vibrant lemony flavor, this bread is not only simple to make but also visually stunning. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, each pull-apart piece is infused with zesty lemon essence and crunchy poppy seeds. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or at room temperature, this versatile bread can be served as a sweet breakfast option or a lovely dessert. The combination of a sweet-tart glaze and fluffy biscuit layers ensures it’s a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, Lemon Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread will surely become a cherished recipe in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky layers biscuits
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pans).
- Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Separate each biscuit into two layers.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Brush each biscuit layer with melted butter and coat in the sugar mixture.
- Assemble coated biscuits in the loaf pan, sprinkling leftover sugar between layers.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool for a few minutes before lifting out using parchment edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg