3 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
3 eggs
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
For glaze:
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon each: melted butter, vanilla and almond extract
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds in large bowl. In medium bowl combine eggs, oil, butter and flavorings and beat two minutes. Add wet mixture to dry mixture alternating with milk until all is smooth. Pour into well greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on racks. Glaze with ingredients above for glaze. Makes two loaves 9"x5"x3" or at least 6 mini loaves (mini loaves bake only for about 35 minutes or less).
