Poppy Seed Sweet Bread
This Poppy Seed Bread is a family favorite recipe. This quick bread is perfectly moist and bursting with flavors of poppy seed, vanilla and almond extract. Finished with a touch of orange in the delicious glaze. Great for breakfast or brunch!
Servings 2 loaves
Ingredients
Bread
- 2 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 tsp butter flavored extract optional
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup milk
Glaze
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp butter flavored extract optional
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl, beat until blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Add flavorings and poppy seeds, mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture, alternately with milk, until well blended.
- Pour into 2 loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
- Combine glaze ingredients; poke a few holes in the top of the bread and pour glaze over breads while still in pans.
- Let stand 5 minutes more; remove from pans to cooling rack.