Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Curd

INGREDIENTS

• Unsalted butter for greasing
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup canola or corn oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbs. poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup lemon curd (see related recipe at left)
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)