INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2cupwater, plus(70º to 80ºF)
2. 2tablespoonswater(70º to 80ºF)
3. 1egg
4. 3tablespoonslemon juice
5. 3tablespoonsbutteror margarine
6. 3tablespoonssugar
7. 2tablespoonspoppy seeds
8. 1tablespoon gratedlemons, rind of
9. 3/4teaspoonsalt
10. 1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
11. 3cupsbread flour
12. 2teaspoonsbread machine yeast

13. SWEET SPICE BUTTER (optional)

14. 1/2cupbutter or margarine, softened
15. 1/3cuppowdered sugar, sifted
16. 1/8-1/4teaspoonground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

1. Measure all ingredients except Sweet Spice Butter into bread machine pan in the order that the bread machine manufacturer suggests.
2. Process in basic cycle on lightest crust setting (or select medium crust setting based on your machine and preference for crust color).
3. Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack.
4. Serve with Sweet Spice Butter, if desired.
5. Sweet Spice Butter: In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
6. Beat until smooth.
7. Cover and chill until ready to serve.