Ingredients
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- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, about 2 oranges
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper as well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk well to combine. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, almond extract and orange zest. Mix on medium speed until well-combined and lightened in color, about 3 minutes. Add buttermilk, flour mixture and poppy seeds. Mix until well-combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the top is browned and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- While bread bakes, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and orange juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Cool bread completely before drizzling glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert