Best 6 Best Poppy Seed Bread Recipes

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In the realm of delectable baked treats, poppy seed bread reigns supreme, capturing the hearts and taste buds of bread enthusiasts worldwide. Its soft, fluffy texture, speckled with a symphony of tiny poppy seeds, offers a delightful sensory experience in every bite. The alluring aroma of freshly baked poppy seed bread permeating through the air is enough to awaken the senses and beckon one to indulge in its irresistible charm. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a reliable recipe or a novice cook embarking on a culinary adventure, this guide will provide you with expert tips, ingredient recommendations, and step-by-step instructions to create an exquisite poppy seed bread that will elevate your baking repertoire and satisfy your cravings for a truly exceptional treat.

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POPPY SEED BREAD



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This moist, rich bread is so delicious-it's very popular in our area. It gets golden brown and looks great sliced for a buffet. I also like to make miniature loaves to give as gifts. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring
GLAZE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add the eggs, milk, oil and extracts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes. Cool completely in pans. , In a saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Pour over bread in pans. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD



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A delicious and easy poppy seed bread made from scratch.

Provided by Margie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ⅛ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
¼ cup orange juice
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4 inch bread pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds and 2 1/2 cups white sugar. Add the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla and lemon extract; mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean. Cool loaves in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
  • Combine orange juice with remaining 3/4 cup sugar and desired flavor of extract; stir well. Pour this mixture over the loaf while it is still hot. Allow loaf to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 229.6 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

POPPY SEED BREAD



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Loaf around! This bread is in the oven after quick and easy mixing, and it's worth the wait while it's baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

POPPYSEED BREAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups flour
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried yeast
6 ounces milk
1 lemon, zested
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces poppy seed
2 ounces honey
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup orange zest
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the yeast and make a well. Heat the milk and lemon in a pan with the butter. Let mixture cool and then mix with dry ingredients. Knead the dough mixture until smooth and elastic and cover in a bowl. Let rise in warm place until it doubles in size. While the dough is rising get started on the filling. Melt butter in a medium sized pan and add all the poppy seeds except for 1 tablespoon. Add the honey, raisins and zest. Cook on low for 5 minutes and remove from heat, add the almonds and let cool. Cream the egg yolk and sugar together, and fold into poppy seed mixture. Begin to roll out dough on a floured surface into a 12 by 12-inch square. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thick. Spread your filling to within 1-inch of the edge of the dough. Roll both ends towards the center. Brush with olive oil and cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour. Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining poppy seeds. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

POPPY SEED BREAD WITH GLAZE



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This recipe was given to my mom from our neighbor. The bread is so sweet and delicious! It's still very scrumptious if you choose not to use the glaze. They are the BEST GUARANTEED!

Provided by Christina Jun

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 ½ teaspoons butter flavored extract
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon butter flavored extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottoms of two 9-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, poppy seeds, butter flavoring, oil, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for one hour. Cool 5 minutes. Poke holes in top of loaves and pour glaze over.
  • To make glaze: Mix orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add enough confectioners' sugar to make glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

POPPY SEED YEAST BREAD



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"This light seeded loaf is our favorite for eating and giving as gifts," says Loretta Hill of Westminster, Maryland. "Everyone loves it as much as we do."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 slices (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture in your poppy seed bread.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring your ingredients to room temperature before mixing. This will help them combine more evenly and create a smoother batter.
  • Creaming Method: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a tender and moist crumb.
  • Poppy Seeds: Use a generous amount of poppy seeds for a flavorful and visually appealing bread. You can toast the poppy seeds before adding them to the batter for an extra nutty flavor.
  • Folding Technique: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, use a folding technique to gently combine them. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Bake the poppy seed bread at the right temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking can dry out the bread, while underbaking can result in a raw or gummy texture.
  • Cooling: Allow the poppy seed bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

With its tender crumb, nutty flavor, and beautiful appearance, poppy seed bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, there's a poppy seed bread recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a special bread to bake, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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