POPPYSEED MUFFINS                      Servings: 8-10

4   oz.       unsalted butter          3/4 c.    sugar
2             eggs                     2   c.    flour
1/4 tsp.      baking soda              1/2 tsp.  salt
3/4 c.        sour cream               1 1/2 tsp.vanilla
1/2 c.        poppy seeds

   Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs,
one at a time.  Blend sour cream and vanilla into mixture.  Mix
together remaining ingredients, and fold into creamed mix.  Fill
muffin cups 3/4 full.  Bake at 375F for 15-18 minutes.