Poppy Seed Bread

Submitted by MacChef

"This is a family favorite. I think of my mom everytime I eat this. She gave me this for safe keeping so here it is. This is more a cake consistency than a true bread. It is delicious as a dessert with coffee or on a brunch table."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 12-14

ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄8 cups vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons almond extract

• Glaze

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract

directions

1. Mix all cake ingredients together until incorporated.
2. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans or 1 tube pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, mix glaze ingredients in saucepan.
5. Heat until sugar dissolves.
6. Cool slightly and drizzle over warm bread.