3 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. cooking oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, cooking oil, vanilla and almond flavoring. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just moistened.

Grease and flour two 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pans or grease 1 3/4-inch muffin tins. Turn batter into loaf pans or fill mini tins 3/4 full.

Bake in a 350°F oven.

Bake loaves approximately 1 1/4 hours or until done and muffin 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

Almond Glaze (Makes 1/2 Cup):

1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. orange juice

Mix together. Spoon over warm or cooled bread.