Lemon-Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
This Lemon-Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. Flaky layers of biscuit dough are brushed with butter, coated in a zesty lemon-poppy seed sugar mixture, and baked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a creamy lemon glaze, this bread is a burst of citrusy flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Total Time: 45-60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 can 8 count, refrigerated Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (16.3 ounce can) (each biscuit separated/divided in half, making 16 total)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seed
- 1 large lemon (1 Tablespoon lemon zest/peel for the bread, and 1–2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice for the glaze)
- 3 Tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons butter (3 Tablespoons melted butter for brushing the biscuits and 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter at room temperature for making the lemon glaze)
- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened at room temperature (I use regular, full fat)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese
- 1–2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F if using a dark or non-stick loaf pan). Prepare a 9″x5″ loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bread: Separate each biscuit into two layers, making 16 in total. In a bowl, mix sugar, lemon zest, and poppy seed. Melt butter in another bowl. Brush each biscuit with butter, coat in the sugar mixture, and place in the loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30–45 minutes until golden brown. If browning too quickly, cover with foil. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the warm bread with the glaze. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (estimated)
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 18g
- Sodium: Approximately 190mg
- Fat: Approximately 11g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20mg
Keywords: Lemon-Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread, Lemon Bread Recipe, Breakfast Bread, Sweet Bread, Pull-Apart Bread
