Vanilla Poppy Seed Bread Recipe
Author: Patricia Rain (The Vanilla Queen) from “The Vanilla Chef” cookbook
Website: www.vanilla.com
Category: Breads
Keywords: Breakfast, Sweet, Weeknight, Brunch, Mixer, Oven, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vanilla Poppy Seed Bread, a creation from the renowned Vanilla Chef, Patricia Rain, also known as The Vanilla Queen. This recipe combines the aromatic essence of vanilla beans with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds to create a sensory pleasure for your taste buds. Serve this delicate loaf bread with a variety of accompaniments such as lemon curd, maple butter, or cherry cream cheese pecan spread for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 4504.7
- Fat: 359.2g
- Saturated Fat: 79.4g
- Cholesterol: 726.8mg
- Sodium: 1422.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 262.1g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 7.9g
- Protein: 62.5g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 eggs
- 2 1/2 vanilla beans
- 5 cups unbleached flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 5 tsp salt
- 4 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 minutes | 1 hour | 1 hour 20 minutes |
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease two bread loaf pans generously to prevent sticking.
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Combine sugar, oil, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla seeds in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Blend the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture using the electric mixer on low speed until fully incorporated.
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Add poppy seeds and pure vanilla extract to the batter, and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice the Vanilla Poppy Seed Bread once cooled and serve with your choice of accompaniments, such as lemon curd, maple butter, or cherry cream cheese pecan spread.
Enjoy your homemade Vanilla Poppy Seed Bread, a delightful treat infused with the richness of vanilla and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds! 🍞✨
