The classic pairing of almond flavoring with poppy seeds is enhanced with butter flavoring in this sweet quick bread. The final product glistens with an orange-almond-butter topping.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/8 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavored extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
PREPARATION:
Mix together the flour, 2 1/4 cups white sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs. Mix in the vegetable oil, poppy seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring. Beat with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes.
Lightly grease 2 loaf pans or 6 small loaf pans. Bake 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool for 3 minutes and top with the orange glaze.
To make Orange Glaze: Mix together 1/4 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring.