This delightful poppy seed bread recipe yields two moist and flavorful loaves. With a hint of almond and vanilla extracts, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a tasty treat. The loaves are generously brushed with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, adding a burst of citrus flavor. Prepare this easy recipe in under an hour and let it stand overnight for optimal taste.
Course Breads
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
3cupsall-purpose flour
2 1/4cupssugar
1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
3eggslightly beaten
1 1/2cupsmilk
1cupbuttermelted and cooled
4teaspoonspoppy seeds
1 1/2teaspoonsalmond extract
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Orange Glaze:
3/4cupsugar
1/4cuporange juice
1/2teaspoonalmond extract
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Frosting Glaze:
6tbspconfectioners' sugar
1/4cupsour cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, poppy seeds, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Beat with a mixer on medium to high speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaves to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans.
Generously brush the loaves with the orange glaze.
Cool the loaves completely on a wire rack. For the best flavor, wrap them tightly and let stand overnight before slicing.
Orange Glaze Instructions:
In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup orange juice.
Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of almond extract and vanilla extract.
Frosting Glaze Instructions:
Whisk together confectioner's sugar and sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Pour over loaf, and let cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy this delicious and moist poppy seed bread with its delightful almond and orange flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a tasty treat!