My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread

Description
This recipe was given to me by my friend, Tracy Wernsman. It is very yummy and I know holds a special place in her heart. Enjoy!



Ingredients

 * 3 cups flour
 * 2 1/2 cups sugar
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 1/2 cups milk
 * 1 cup oil, plus
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
 * 3 eggs
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Glaze


 * 1/4 cup butter
 * 1/2 cup orange juice
 * 3/4 cup sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

 * Blend dry ingredients with milk and oil, beat eggs in thoroughly and add flavorings.
 * Pour into 2 ungreased bread loaf pans.
 * Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
 * Test with toothpick.
 * Meanwhile, melt butter, add juice, sugar, vanilla and almond extract.
 * Bring to a boil.
 * Remain warm.
 * When bread is done, drag a knife around edges of your pan, poke holes with a fork in random pattern.
 * Drizzle glaze over and in cake.
 * Cool thoroughly.
 * Wrap in Saran Wrap.
 * Refrigerate or freeze.
 * Could also make muffins or smaller loaves.