3 c. flour
1 1/2 salt
1 c. oil
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring (optional)
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. almond extract

Mix all ingredients about 2 minutes. Pour into 2 lightly greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degree for 1 hour. Top will crack when nearing finish.

OPTIONAL GLAZE:

1/4 c. orange juice
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring

Pour over warm loaves.