My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread

Delightfully moist and bursting with flavor, My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread is a true classic that combines nostalgic charm with timeless appeal. Made from a perfectly balanced batter of all-purpose flour, sugar, and eggs, this easy quick bread is elevated with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds and aromatic hints of vanilla, almond, and butter flavoring. What truly sets this recipe apart is the luscious orange glaze, which seeps into the warm loaves for a citrusy-sweet finish that’s irresistibly good. Ready in just over an hour and yielding two generous loaves, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Whether served with coffee or enjoyed on its own, this poppy seed bread is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 teaspoon Butter flavoring
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
• 0.5 teaspoon Orange extract (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two standard loaf pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until fully combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the poppy seeds, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter flavoring. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.

Step 8

While the bread is baking, prepare the orange glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and orange extract until smooth.

Step 9

Once the bread is finished baking, allow it to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaves to a wire rack and brush the orange glaze evenly over the warm bread.

Step 10

Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6093.1

Total Fat 244.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.7g
Cholesterol 592.4mg	0%
Sodium 3413.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 933.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 649.6g
Protein 72.2g	0%

Vitamin D 296.0IU	0%
Calcium 829.3mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1438.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 60.0%