3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 sticks unsalted butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
Grated rind of 2 lemons
2 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 c. poppy seeds
1 c. sour cream
Confectioners sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease 10 inch tube generously with shortening and dust with flour. Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar slowly, beating until well blended. Add eggs one at a time beating after each. Add lemon rind, extract, and seeds, beat well for 2 minutes. Add flour alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Pour into prepared pan. Put pan in middle of the oven. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done. Cool on rack for 30 minutes; invert onto plate and cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.