Edwards Mansion Orange Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 c. diced orange sections
2 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. butter (room temperature)
5 eggs
1 1/4 c. orange juice
slivered almonds (optional)

Preparation

Mix together all dry ingredients.
Add butter, shortening, eggs, milk and orange juice.
Mix thoroughly.
Spoon batter into greased muffin tins until 2/3 full.
Top each muffin with an orange section and slivered almonds, if desired.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen muffins.