Sometimes you just want to bake something sweet and delicious. Today I thought about this recipe and realized I had all the ingredients on hand, so I'll be bringing it with me to a gathering this afternoon.
Almond Poppy Seed Bread
(Makes 4-5 mini loaves)
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients by hand or use an electric mixer.
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 1/2 cups milk (soy milk also works great)
1 1/8 cups vegetable oil
2 tblsp. poppy seeds
Grease mini loaf pans, divide batter evenly between them, and bake for one hour. I find that using an electric mixer increases the batter volume enough to make a fifth mini loaf. Check for doneness with a toothpick before removing from oven.
If desired, glaze loaves while still warm, first combining:
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (no water added)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
Remove loaves from pan and place on a rack with waxed paper or a cookie sheet underneath to catch the drips. Spoon glaze over each loaf.
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