My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread

Description

This recipe was given to me by my friend, Tracy Wernsman. It is very yummy and I know holds a special place in her heart. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Glaze

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Procedures

• Blend dry ingredients with milk and oil, beat eggs in thoroughly and add flavorings.
• Pour into 2 ungreased bread loaf pans.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Test with toothpick.
• Meanwhile, melt butter, add juice, Sugar, vanilla and almond extract.
• Bring to a boil.
• Remain warm.
• When bread is done, drag a knife around edges of your pan, poke holes with a fork in random pattern.
• Drizzle glaze over and in cake.
• Cool thoroughly.
• Wrap in Saran Wrap.
• Refrigerate or freeze.
• Could also make muffins or smaller loaves.