Orange Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 All purpose flour3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Poppy seed2 Tablespoon
 Baking powder1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Eggs3
 Milk1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooking oil1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange peel2 Tablespoon, finely shredded
 Vanilla1 1/2 Teaspoon, divided
 Almond extract1 Teaspoon, divided
 Powdered sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Orange juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350°.
2) In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, poppy seed, baking powder, and salt.
3) Add eggs, milk, oil, orange peel, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the mixture.
4) Use an electric mixer to beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.

MAKING
5) Use 2 greased 8x4x2-inch loaf pans to pour the batter.
6) Place inside oven to bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.

FINALIZING
7) In a medium bowl, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar, orange juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until smooth.
8) Use a long-tined fork, to poke holes in tops of baked loaves.
9) Spread the glaze over loaves.
10) Allow the loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes.
11) Remove from pans and place on wire racks to cool completely.

SERVING
12) Serve the bread with orange marmalade or any fruit jam.
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