Everyday Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
2 c. sifted cake flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1 unbeaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Stir shortening just to soften.
Sift in dry ingredients.
Add 1/2 the milk and egg.
Mix until all flour is dampened, then beat vigorously 2 minutes.
Add rest of milk and vanilla; beat 1 minute. Fill paper-lined cupcake pans 1/2 full.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Makes 18 to 20.