Poppy Seed Bread

While organizing my various files, documents, and papers, I came across a copy of Mom's poppy seed bread recipe. So in the spirit of keeping everything in one place, I'm putting it here! I adore poppy seed bread. Now I, and you, can make it whenever we want.

Poppy Seed Bread

4 eggs
2 c sugar
1 c oil
1 t vanilla
1 t lemon (optional)
3 c flour
3 ½ t baking powder
1 t salt
1 large can evaporated milk
1/3 c poppy seeds

Beat eggs. Add sugar, beat well. Add oil and vanilla, beat well. Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Mix in poppy seeds. Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans at 325 for 50 to 60 minutes, or until done.