Best 2 Poppy Seed French Bread Recipes

Poppy seed french bread is a delightful pastry that combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with the soft and fluffy texture of french bread. With its golden-brown crust and delectable aroma, this bread is sure to be a hit at any breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea gathering. Whether you enjoy it simply toasted with butter or topped with your favorite jams, spreads, or savory fillings, poppy seed french bread is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

POPPY SEED FRENCH BREAD

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While you likely don't have time to make bread from scratch on hurried days, you can dress up fresh store-bought bread in a jiffy with a few simple ingredients.-Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)

Steps:

Combine butter, Parmesan cheese, and poppy seeds; spread on both sides of each piece of bread. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-16 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MAGICAL DISAPPEARING POPPY SEED GARLIC FRENCH BREAD

Magical Disappearing Poppy Seed Garlic French Bread image

This bread goes well with a wide variety of menus. A word of caution though: Make sure teenage males come at the end of the buffet line when serving this bread, for they seem to inhale it. In fact, you may want to make two loaves, doubling what would be a normal portion, for this always disappears!

Provided by Jan Marie

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large unsliced loaf French bread (large size loaf..not the small bagette)
1 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Trim all the crust from the bread except the bottom crust.
Slice down the center of the loaf lengthwise being careful not to cut through the bottom crust.
Then cut across the bread in 1/2" slices, again being careful not to cut through the bottom crust.
Melt butter, add paprika, garlic and poppy seeds.
Using a pastry brush, brush butter mixture onto sides and top of bread.
Wrap bread in foil until ready to bake.
When ready to bake, roll foil down sides of bread to form a pan.
Bake in preheated oven 400F for 15 minutes.
Enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh poppy seeds for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh poppy seeds, you can use dried poppy seeds, but they will not have as much flavor.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can make this bread by hand. Just mix the ingredients together in a large bowl and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Then, let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
You can add other ingredients to this bread, such as nuts, fruits, or cheese. Just be sure to not add too many ingredients, or the bread will become too dense.
This bread is best served warm. You can spread it with butter, jam, or honey.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed French bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great bread to serve with soups, salads, or main courses. It is also a great bread to use for sandwiches. If you are looking for a new bread to try, I highly recommend poppy seed French bread.