Poppy Seed Bread

Poppy Seed Bread

Makes 5-6 small loaves

Ingredients:

2 1/4 c. granulated sugar

1 1/8 c. oil

3 eggs

1 1/2 c. milk

3 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavor extract

1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Blend sugar, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except flour and mix well. Add flour and mix until smooth. Pour into well-greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until bread springs back in the center. When done, use fork to prick tops of loaves and immediately spoon topping over bread while it is still in the pan. Remove from pan when almost cool and wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist. This freezes beautifully; just remove from freezer at least an hour before serving to thaw.

Topping:

Ingredients:

1/4 c. orange juice

3/4 c. granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon butter flavor extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Combine orange juice, sugar, and extracts. Stir well and spoon over hot bread.

Submitted by Katie Barnette