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Almond Poppy Seed Bread

A soft, nutty loaf with a citrus glaze — perfect for breakfast or a portable snack.

  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups flour
  • 2–1/2 cups sugar
  • 1–1/2 tsp salt
  • 1–1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1–1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1–1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1–1/2 tsp butter flavoring
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp oil (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 loaf pan or line with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until even.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter flavoring, and orange juice. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in poppy seeds. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a toothpick in center comes out clean. If top browns too fast, tent with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  7. Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before glazing.
  8. For the glaze, in a small bowl, combine sugar, fresh orange juice, vanilla, almond extract, and oil. Whisk until smooth and slightly thick.
  9. Spoon glaze over cooled loaf and let set for about 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve thin slices to control portions. Pair with protein-rich sides for a balanced meal. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: bread, breakfast, almond, poppy seeds, citrus glaze