60 Million LemHANS REISER Loafs

THIS IS EXCITING! So VERY exciting! I  got to spend last week watching the Hans Reiser civil trial. I guess what I found so great was the fact that I had the opportunity to see the case go from paper filings (which I helped with!) to the courtroom, to ultimately a jury verdict. All the writing and researching I've been doing this summer finally seemed real. Plus, since I have never served jury duty before, this was really my first true exposure to the insides of a courtroom. Honestly, I was expecting to like it, but I wasn't expecting to LOVE it so much--I really wasn't. Anyways, long story short -- I'm hooked! It was an amazing week and I want MORE! Just like you'll want some more of these lemHANS loafs! Yummmmm x 60 million!

Three different loafs -- three different twists -- but three equally delicious results! The recipe for every loaf is the same; the only difference is the addition of berries to one and poppy seeds to another. Enjoy!

NOTE: Please please please PRETTY PLEASE use FRESH lemon juice! It's just not good if you don't.

What you'll need...

For the Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp lemon zest (approx. 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries OR 3 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp flour (if using blueberries)

For the Syrup:
- 1/3 cup FRESH lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar

For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp FRESH lemon juice

How you make the...

The Bread:
  Start by preheating the over to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of your loaf pan (I'm using mini loafs-- depending on size, cooking time will vary). Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl mix together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, and oil. Then slowly add in the dry ingredients, making sure to incorporate it well.

If using blueberries, in a separate bowl, toss them with the tbsp of flour. Then add them to the mixture -- fold gently.

If using poppy seeds, add them in at this point.

Pour the batter into the pans and bake! If using a 9x5 dish, bake for approx. 50-55 mins or until a toothpick comes out cleanly. Remove and let cool completely.

Meanwhile, combine lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolves. Then cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit. Next, use a toothpick to poke holes in the top and sides of the loaf and brush with the lemon syrup until all of the syrup is gone.

The Glaze:
   Simply whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Then pour this over the top of the loaf. Let the glaze harden a little before serving.