Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of Grandma's secret recipe: Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread! This moist and flavorful loaf, studded with poppy seeds and topped with a luscious almond glaze, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 2919.4 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons almond extract, and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

106 g

Sugar

1098g

Fat

216g

Carbs

142g