1/4 c. poppy seeds
1/2 c. milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. softened butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind
2 eggs
2 c. shredded zucchini
1 tsp. vanilla

In a small bowl combine poppy seeds and milk; set aside for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line the bottom of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Combine next six dry ingredients. Beat butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and orange rind, beating until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in flour mixture and poppy seed-milk mixture. Stir in zucchini and vanilla.

Spoon into prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on rack.