Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 egg, well beaten

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Sift into bowl and make a well in the center.
Beat egg; add shortening and milk.
Pour liquid into well and stir until flour is moistened. Batter will be stiff; do not overbeat mixture.
Fill greased muffin tins about 1/2 full.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in 425\u00b0 oven until lightly browned.
Test for doneness with toothpick.
Serve hot with butter.
Makes 12 muffins.