Hello again, it’s Emily from The Benson Street! I am a big fan of breakfast and brunch. It is almost like I can get away with eating something sweet and dessert like in the morning. One of the best things to have in the morning is a fresh baked loaf of sweet bread. Citrus Glazed Poppy Seed Bread is a wonderful way to start out the morning. The citrus glaze gives the bread a zing that wakes me up. Plus, it has a summery light taste!
Growing up this was always a staple at any speme. Recipes are always better when they are shared. So I’m sharing this gem with you.
Follow these simple instructions, pop in the oven and enjoy with friends and family.
Citrus Glazed Poppy Seed Bread
yields two medium loaves
Bread Ingredients
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 1/8 cups oil
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 2 to 4 tablespoons poppy seeds
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
Directions
- Beat eggs, oil and sugar together.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Pour into greased and floured bread pans.
- Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes.
- Cool slightly in pans.
- Poke holes in top of loaves.
- Make glaze by heating all ingredients on stovetop until sugar dissolves.
- Pour or brush glaze on top of loaves.
- Cool and serve.

Citrus Glazed Poppy Seed Bread
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 1/8 cups oil
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 2 to 4 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
Instructions
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Beat eggs, oil and sugar together.
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Add remaining ingredients.
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Pour into greased and floured bread pans.
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Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes.
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Cool slightly in pans.
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Poke holes in top of loaves.
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Make glaze by heating all ingredients on stovetop until sugar dissolves.
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Pour or brush glaze on top of loaves.
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Cool and serve.
If you liked this idea you will love these:
If you want your banana bread to have a little extra kick, add in 1/4 tsp of freshly finely ground black pepper. I know it sounds a little crazy, but believe me this works really well in sweetbreads, especially banana and pumpkin. People will not be able to figure out what it is they are tasting but the will get just a slight tingle.
Really Lloyd? That is not something I have ever tried, thanks so much for the tip 🙂
wow this looks delicious!!