Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

1/4 cup butter, softened (4 TBS)
3/4 cup sugar
1 TBS almond flavoring
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
5 tsp. poppy seeds.

1. Preheat oven to 400℉.

2. Cream sugar and butter together. Add almond flavoring, then eggs one at a time beating well after each.

3. In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add flour mixture alternately with milk.

5. Add poppy seeds and mix well. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 1/2 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Makes about 18 muffins