Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4 inch bread pans.

In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour salt baking powder poppy seeds and 2 1/2 cups white sugar. Add the eggs milk oil vanilla and lemon extract; mix until smooth about 1 minute. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean. Cool loaves in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Combine orange juice with remaining 3/4 cup sugar and desired flavor of extract; stir well. Pour this mixture over the loaf while it is still hot. Allow loaf to cool completely before serving.