1/4 c poppy seeds, soaked in:
1 c + 3 Tbsp buttermilk (for at least 1 hour). Set aside.
1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
Creamed until very light.
Add to sugar mix:
5 egg yolks (reserve whites), one at a time, beating very well after each.
Add to buttermilk:
3/4 tsp bkg soda
Add buttermilk mix to shortening/sugar mix, alternately with:
2 1/2 c flour
1 3/4 tsp bkg powder
1/2 tsp salt
Fold in:
5 stiffly beaten egg whites
Butter a 10 in tube pan, flour well. Put half of batter into pan and sprinke with mixture of:
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
(leaving a little for later)
Add remaining batter. bake at 350 for 1 hour. Let cool in pan for about 45 minutes, turn onto serving plater and sprinkle with reserved cinnamon/sugar mix.
Courtesy of: Helen Cannon
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