Orange-Almond Poppy Seed Bread

This orange-almond flavored poppy seed bread is so irresistible, you can’t make just one loaf!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a large loaf pan.

Step: 2

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Beat 2 1/4 cups sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in another bowl until smooth. Stir milk, poppy seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoon butter extract into egg mixture. Add flour mixture; mix until batter is just moistened. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Step: 4

Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and 1/2 teaspoon butter extract in a bowl until smooth. Pour orange juice glaze over hot poppy seed loaf.

Per Serving: 533 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 76.4g; fat 23.1g; cholesterol 48.9mg; sodium 382.6mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.