1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. milk

Prepare together: 1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix the above together. Melt:

Lightly grease 12 muffin cups; set aside. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.

In mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar, shortening, and egg. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

Immediately dip in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.