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Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread

Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread

This Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread is a delightful treat that boasts vibrant flavors and a beautiful glaze, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 each zest of an orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, blend melted butter, eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with enough orange juice until smooth and pourable; drizzle over cooled bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mg

Notes

This bread is perfect for any occasion and can be customized with substitutions like different juices or added ingredients.

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