1 (2 oz.) jar poppy seed
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. butter, soft
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour, sifted

Combine poppy seeds and milk in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours. Let butter and eggs warm to room temperature. Grease and flour a 1-pound loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, baking powder and flour to poppy seeds and milk. Beat with a spoon for about one minute, scraping sides of the bowl. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for about five minutes then turn out to finish cooling.