Poppy Seed Loaf

This bread is delicious! It's very sweet and moist--almost a dessert! It makes 2 loaves, so make one for yourself and one for your neighbor!

3 C flour

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 C vegetable oil

2 1/4 C sugar

2 T poppy seeds

3 eggs

1 1/2 C milk

1 tsp almond extract

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 T melted butter

Glaze:

1 T melted butter

1/2 tsp almond extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 C orange juice

3/4 C sugar

*Grease and flour 2 medium loaf pans. Combine all bread ingredients and pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

*Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Prick HOT bread with toothpick. Pour on glaze and let stand for 15-20 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely before slicing.

-Recipe from "Capitol Classics" Junior League of Washington, DC