Preheat oven to 400`. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, poppy >> seeds and lemon rind. In a large mixer bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy; beat in eggs until smooth. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour mixture Just until moistened. Fill paper cup-lined or greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 12 to 15 muffins.

Contributed by Helen Jolly Formatted by Olivia Liebermann