Orange-Almond Poppy Seed Bread

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate large bowl, beat together the 2 1/4 cups of sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and light. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually stir in the milk, poppy seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter extract into the egg mixture until well incorporated. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (50-60 minutes)

Recipe View While the bread is baking, prepare the orange juice glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup of sugar, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of butter extract until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once the bread is out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes. Carefully poke holes in the top of the loaf with a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour the orange juice glaze evenly over the hot loaf, allowing it to soak in. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the bread cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. (60 minutes)