2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
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.