Orange & Poppyseed Yoghurt Loaf
Orange & Poppyseed Yoghurt Loaf
Ingredients
For the Loaf
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 cup olive oil, light-flavored
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2-3 oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
For the Orange Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed whipped cream, or extra plain yogurt
- as needed orange zest, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and orange zest until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the granulated sugar to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. The batter will be thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one portion, add the poppy seeds and mix until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To prepare the streusel topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and orange zest in a small bowl. Add the cold butter and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Spoon alternating dollops of the plain orange batter and the poppy seed batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together a few times, creating a marbled effect. Do not overmix the swirl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 15 min
- 12
If making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Slice and serve the loaf with a dollop of whipped cream or extra plain yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh orange zest, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Orange & Poppyseed Yoghurt Loaf
For the Loaf
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 cup olive oil, light-flavored
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2-3 oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
For the Orange Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed whipped cream, or extra plain yogurt
- as needed orange zest, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and orange zest until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the granulated sugar to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. The batter will be thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Divide the batter into two equal portions. To one portion, add the poppy seeds and mix until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To prepare the streusel topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and orange zest in a small bowl. Add the cold butter and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Spoon alternating dollops of the plain orange batter and the poppy seed batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together a few times, creating a marbled effect. Do not overmix the swirl.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully lifting it out using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 15 min - 12
If making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Slice and serve the loaf with a dollop of whipped cream or extra plain yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh orange zest, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min