Czech Poppy Seed Loaf Recipe

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Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
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Ingredients

 Active dry yeast1/2 Tablespoon
 Warm water2 Tablespoon
 Unsalted butter3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg yolks5
 Lemon peel1 Teaspoon, grated
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Flour2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Heavy cream1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Almonds1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Poppy seeds1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Light brown sugar1/3 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Egg whites4
 Almond extract1 Teaspoon
 Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1 Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes. Using a mixer, cream together butter and egg yolks. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt.
2 Add 1 1/2 cups flour, warm cream, almonds, poppy seeds, and brown sugar. Mix. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add almond extract.
3 Add yeast mixture to butter mixture. Gradually add egg whites. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Beat until light and stiff. No kneading is necessary.
4 Place in greased 6-cup Bundt pan. Cover; let rise until double€” about 30 minutes (an inch from top of pan).
5 Bake in a preheated 375°F oven 40 minutes or until done. Cool in pan about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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