Poppy Seed Bread

This bread recipe is so delicious and easy to make.  It is good with or without the glaze.

Ingredients

3 C. flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
3 eggs
1 c. plus 2 Tbs. oil
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Glaze

3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. melted butter
1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.  Grease 2 loaf pans.

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Stir to mix thoroughly.

Add eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat 2 minutes.

Pour into prepared loaf pans.   

Bake 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Let the loaves cool for 5 minutes while you make the glaze. 

Prepare the glaze

Combine powdered sugar, melted butter, orange juice, and almond extract.  Stir until smooth, and well blended.

Remove loaves from the pan. 

Pour the glaze over the loaves, while they are still warm. 

Notes:

You can substitute some of the oil with apple sauce.  It helps to cut down the calories, and you won't taste the applesauce at all.