Poppy Seed Bread
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4.7
Poppy Seed Bread
Description
Poppy Seed Bread combines traditional bread ingredients with a notable amount of poppy seeds for texture and subtle nuttiness. The use of almond, vanilla, and butter flavoring extracts flavors the batter deeply and distinctly. The bread is baked in loaf pans, which can be mini or medium-sized, and requires the oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
The finishing touch is a glaze made from orange juice, sugar, and the same flavor extracts used in the bread, cooked until sugar dissolves, then poured onto the warm bread. This glaze adds a sweet, citrusy shine and helps lock in moisture on the crust while imparting a complex flavor contrast.
This bread works well for breakfast or as a snack, pairing nicely with tea or coffee. The multiple loaves made suggest suitability for sharing or storing.
After glazing and cooling, wrap the bread in plastic wrap to maintain freshness. Disposable foil pans are recommended for ease of handling and cleanup.
Ingredients
Bread:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 egg
- 1 1/8 /8 cups neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 1/4 /4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 /2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 /2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons butter flavoring extract (or 1 1/2 tsp melted butter can be substituted but does not have as strong of a flavor)
Glaze:
- 1/4 /4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 /4 cup sugar
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon butter flavor extract (or 1 1/2 tsp melted butter can be substituted but does not have as strong of a flavor)
Instructions
- For the bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour the loaf pans. Makes 6 mini loaves (6" X 3.5" X 2") or 3 medium loaves (8x3.75inch). I like the disposable foil bread pans the best. In a large bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, mix all of the ingredients together making sure to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes for large pans and 15-20 minutes for smaller pans. If you have a dark metal pan make sure to bake it for less time at a lower temperature.
- For the Glaze: Pour all the glaze ingredients into a small saucepan and let cook on stove on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove bread from pans and pour glaze on top of the bread. Use knife or spatula to bring the glaze that has run off up and over the warm bread until it stays on. Once bread has cooled wrap in plastic wrap.
Notes
- This recipe produces 6 mini loaves or 3 medium loaves, ideal for sharing or gift-giving.
- Use disposable foil bread pans for convenient baking and cleanup.
- After baking and glazing, allow bread to cool completely before wrapping to preserve glaze texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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