Czech Poppy Seed Bread

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Grease and lightly spray a large loaf pan or 5-6 small loaf pans.

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder

Step 4: In another bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla, almond extract, butter, and milk until well combined.

Step 5: Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.

Step 6: Add the oil and sugar, and mix until smooth.

Step 7: Then, stir in the poppy seeds.

Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly.

Step 9: For a large loaf pan, bake for 1 hour.

Step 10: For smaller loaf pans, start checking for doneness at 45-50 minutes.

Step 11: The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 12: Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.

Step 13: In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, salt, sugar, almond extract, butter extract, and vanilla extract.

Step 14: Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 15: Pour the warm glaze over the top of the bread while it’s still warm.

Step 16: Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes, then slice.