Ingredients
3 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/3 cup oil
6 tbsp surgar
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp melted butter
Directions
Combine flour, salt, baking powder, 2 1/2 cups sugar, poppy seed,
flavorings, eggs, milk and oil in mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed
until mixed. Spoon into 2 greased and floured 5 x 9-inch loaf pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until loaves test done. Brush
hot loaves with mixture of 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond
extract, orange juice and butter.
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Servings: 24 servings
Poppy Seed Holiday Bread Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Bread; Breads; Holiday
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We hope you enjoy this Poppy Seed Holiday Bread recipe.
