Poppy Seed Bread

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 beaten egg yolks
• 1 – 2 oz pkg poppy seeds
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 4 stiffly beaten egg whites

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cream butter and sugar.  Add beaten egg yolks to which poppy seeds have been added.  Beat well.  Add baking soda to sour cream and add to mixture.  Add flour and vanilla, beat well.  Fold in egg whites.

Generously butter 3 small loaf pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.