Sweet and moist Almond Poppyseed Bread, a delicious treat to enjoy with your favorite cup of tea.Â
Almond Poppyseed Bread For Tea Lovers
I made this Almond Poppy Seed Bread for my mama!
She celebrated her 77th birthday this past Saturday, and since she has always enjoyed tea, not coffee.
I decided to get creative to find some tea related gifts.
I picked up a cute tray and filled it with a selection of tea leaves from my local tea shop, new kitchen towels, a pretty table runner, some purchased cookies.
All lovely, but the star of the gift was a loaf of this freshly baked Almond Poppy Seed Bread! Â
It’s so fun to shop when you know a person will love all the goodies you picked out, and even more enjoyable to add something that’s baked from home!
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I used almond paste in this bread, and boy does that almond flavor come through perfectly, and so delicious with poppy seeds!
I made another loaf without the seeds because I was on a baking roll and wanted to test the flavor.
Do you like the little crunch from the seeds? I think it adds a nice texture to the bread, so when I bake this bread again, the poppy seeds are staying!
The disposable loaf baking pans are from my local craft store.
They measure about 6″ x 3″ which are smaller than regular sized loaf pans.
It was hard to decide what pattern and colors to choose. It had to match the rest of the gifts 😉
Assuming mom will be sharing this bread with my dad, the mini loaf is a great size for two!
Almond Poppyseed Bread
This sweet and tender Almond Poppy Seed Bread is the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of your favorite tea, brunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, unsalted at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup almond paste
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
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Recipe adapted from Williams-Sonoma Almond-Poppy Seed Bread
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I love almonds and poppy seeds, this sounds wonderful and would make such great gifts!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks Joy! One of my favorite ways to give gifts is by sending little loafs. Share the love 🙂
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
This is my favorite bread and your recipe sounds fantastic!!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry!
This looks absolutely fabulous! I love that you used almond paste, I bet it has a great almond flavor! Can’t wait to try this. Pinning!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Kristin! The almond paste definitely adds a rich flavor. Love that taste!
Sandra Shaffer
Quick breads are great to have at your fingertips! You’ll like this one, Heidy!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Jangle! The paste really brings more depth of the almond flavor.
Sandra Shaffer
Awww, such a nice thought. I think we baked with poppy seeds more often when we were kids!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
I really want some of this. Warm, fresh from the oven with a healthy slab of butter! Yeah, that sounds great now.
Sandra Shaffer
Yes, right out of the oven is the absolute best time to enjoy bread!
Norma Chang
Happy Birthday to your Mom.
Love the poppy seed and almond paste combo, I too would keep the poppy seeds.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Norma! Definitely keeping the poppy seeds!
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I wouldn’t have paired poppy seeds and almond together, but now that you mention it, it sounds delish!
Sandra Shaffer
I love almond flavor in baked goods! Poppy seeds were a bonus!
Judit + Corina @ Glamorous Bite
We love poppy seed and your bread looks delicious! A piece or two would be perfect right about now.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you! It’s a lovely treat anytime!!
Kelly @ Tasting Page
I love this combo of almonds and poppy – such a winner!
Sandra Shaffer
Definitely will make repeat appearances!!
Platter Talk
We love this gorgeous loaf of bread; so beautifully done and just as tasty, no doubt!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Dan! This one is a keeper 😉
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
I love that you used the addition of almond paste. Almond Poppy Seed is one of my favorites!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Serena! The almond and poppyseed combo is so tasty together!
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)
This is a beautiful cake. We love poppyseeds in our baked goods. They bring back memories from my husband’s grandmother’s baking.
Sandra Shaffer
Awww, I love imagining families enjoying their loved ones baked goods! Thank you for the nice comment, Sandi!
Patty Haxton Anderson
I love poppy seeds. This was a beautiful post Sandra.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Patty! It was fun to work on this one 🙂
Joanne/WineLadyCooks
Happy Birthday to your mom! What a sweet package you made for her. I do love your Almond Poppy Seed Bread, it looks so easy to make and definitely delicious. Pinned/shared.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you for spreading the love, Joanne! And for the sweet birthday wish!
The Food Hunter
I wish I could get my hubby to eat poppy seeds. I may have to make it for just me!
Sandra Shaffer
Oh, I think you should make this just for you, Theresa! And enjoy every little seed 😉
Linda at Meal Planning Maven
What a gorgeous bread…I wish I had a slice right now! Lovely photography as always!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks so much, Linda! The photos are evolving…slowly 🙂
Aunt Bee
This almond poppy seed bread looks so delicious! I would love to make bake my own quick bread, I am just so intimidated by baking!!!
Sandra Shaffer
It is seriously the easiest bread ever, Brandi! Plus, your house will smell amazing!
Katerina
I am sure this almond paste gave this bread a very nutty flavor! Looks delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
The almond paste is key for lots of flavor, that’s for sure!
Michaela ~ An Affair from the Heart
Sandra,
I love this post!! What a darling gift. My kids LOVE poppy seed bread, and the addition of the almond would make it even tastier! Thanks for the great recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
It was a fun gift to put together. I love theme gifts 🙂 Thanks, Michaela!!
Liz
This is one of my daughter’s favorite quick breads! I love that you’ve used almond paste…so yummy! I hope to bake up a loaf very soon 🙂
PS. Happy birthday to your mom! Mine turned 79 last week!
Sandra Shaffer
I love the taste of almonds. Extract is good, but the paste is even better!