01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and grease and flour a loaf pan.
02 -
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and poppy seeds in a bowl.
03 -
In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
04 -
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk until just blended.
05 -
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
06 -
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.