1/4 c. shortening (part butter for flavor)
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 5/8 c. (1 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp.) flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Cream together shortening, sugar, egg, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into creamed mixture milk. Pour into well greased muffin cups. Fill each container 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes in a quick moderate oven (375 degrees).