Poppy Seed Bread

from Kari

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
powdered sugar – optional

Heat oven to 350. Grease bottom only of 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.

Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cook completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.