Almond Poppy Seed Bread
Down the Aisle Country-Style
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We hosted a beautiful wedding for our son, James, and his bride, Margret, and served these lovely loaves to their guests. The recipe came from a dear friend, Judie Tobin.
SERVINGS: 32
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 2-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk just until moistened.
Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.