1/2 c. poppy seed
1 c. milk (1%)

Mix these two together and allow to set.

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 egg whites

Beat egg whites until stiff and 1/2 cup of the sugar (set aside). Cream shortening. Add salt and vanilla to shortening. Add remaining cup of sugar to cream mixture. Sift flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternating with milk and poppy seeds. Fold in egg whites and sugar mixture. Pour into angel food cake pan (sprayed with Pam). Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.