Almond Poppy Seed Bread

 **Almond Poppy Seed Bread: A Sweet and Irresistible Treat**  

This Almond Poppy Seed Bread is the definition of comfort baking—moist, tender, and bursting with rich almond flavor. Finished with a delicate drizzle of icing, it’s the kind of sweet bread you’ll find yourself craving time and time again.  

Let’s talk about poppy seed pairings for a moment. Lemon might get all the hype, but almond + poppy seed? Now that’s a duo worth celebrating! Personally, I’d choose this delightful combo over lemon any day. Whether you’re baking for the festive Christmas season or just because, this bread is perfect for any time of year.  

Ready to discover your new favorite flavor match? Let’s bake!

Ingredients

Bread Ingredients

• ▢1 1/4 cups sugar
• ▢2 eggs
• ▢1/3 cup butter melted
• ▢1/3 cup vegetable oil
• ▢3/4 cup milk
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢1 teaspoon almond extract
• ▢1 3/4 cups flour
• ▢1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1/2 teaspoon salt

Icing Ingredients

• ▢1 cup powdered sugar
• ▢1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• ▢1-2 tablespoons orange juice or milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325℉ and grease & flour a loaf pan; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs.
3. 1 1/4 cups sugar,2 eggs
4. Add the melted butter, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla and almond extract. Whisk until smooth.
5. 1/3 cup butter,1/3 cup vegetable oil,3/4 cup milk,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1 teaspoon almond extract
6. Add the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined.
7. 1 3/4 cups flour,1 tablespoon poppy seeds,1 teaspoon baking powder,1/2 teaspoon salt
8. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick pressed into the center of the loaf comes out dry or with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes then release onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, almond extract and 1 tablespoon of the orange juice. Add more orange juice if needed to create a consistency perfect for drizzling.
11. 1 cup powdered sugar,1/2 teaspoon almond extract,1-2 tablespoons orange juice
12. Drizzle the icing over the loaf.

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