Orange Date Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. orange juice, divided
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. finely chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Stir and toss together 1/4 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat eggs lightly in bowl.
Beat in shortening, 1/4 cup orange juice and milk.
Add remaining dry ingredients, mixing just until flour is moistened.
Batter should not be completely smooth.
Fold in dates and nuts.