Light As Feather Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening (part butter adds flavor)
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 5/8 c. flour (1 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp.)
4 tsp. double-acting baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Blend in beaten egg. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to mixture, adding milk as you mix.
Pour into well-greased muffin cups filling 2/3 full.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes in quick moderate oven, 375\u00b0.