3 cup flour
2 3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp each poppy seeds, vanilla,
1 butter and almond flavoring
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup oil
Directions
Blend together in one bowl and beat 2 minutes with electric beater.
Turn into 2 greased loaf pan (or 4 mini loaf pans). Bake
approximately 60 minutes at 350 degrees. A toothpick inserted in
center and coming out clean indicates bread is done. Glaze: If
desired, blend in saucepan 1/2 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar and
1/2 teaspoon of above flavorings. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5
minutes. Brush on loaves while warm.
Servings: 1 servings
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