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Poppy Seed Holiday Bread

Source of Recipe


Originally posted to Recipe Circus by Buny






List of Ingredients



• 3 cups flour
  
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
  
• 1-1/2 tsp almond extract
  
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
  
• 3 eggs
  
• 1-1/2 cups milk
  
• 1-1/3 cups oil
  
• .
  
• -- Glaze --
  
• 6 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
  
• 2 Tbsp orange juice
  
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
  






Instructions



1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, 2-1/2 cups sugar, poppy seeds, flavorings, eggs, milk and oil in mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until mixed.
   
   
2. Spoon into 2 greased and floured 5x9-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 1-1/4 hours or until loaves test done.
   
   
3. Glaze: Brush hot loaves with mixture of 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, orange juice and butter.
   
   Yield: 2 loaves
   
   NOTE: For mini loaves (this recipe would make 6), bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees (F).