Vanilla Poppy-Seed Bread

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175°C) . Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl until well blended. In a small bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Turn batter into a greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool bread 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.