Poppy Seed Quick Bread

By rsdoktor

From Brian's 6th Grade Cooking Class at MacArthur Middle School

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients:
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
• Liquid Ingredients:
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (or 1 teaspoon lemon extract)
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• Glaze (Optional):
• 1/8 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. almond flavoring

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer the oil, flavoring, eggs, milk, and sugar.
3. Add in the dry ingredients and mix well. Using a rubber scraper, scrap down the sides of the bowl.
4. Using a piece of paper towel and some shortening, grease two 9" x 5" bread pans. Pour half the batter into each pan.
5. Bake for one hour. Cool a little then glaze.

Glaze: Mix the above together with a spoon and drizzle over the cooled breads. Allow to set for several hours or overnight.