2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (plain)
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. melted shortening

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Make a well in center of mixture, add buttermilk, egg and shortening. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Yield: about 12 muffins.