2 c. cereal
1 1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1/3 c. shortening, soft
1 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Add milk to cereal; let stand until soft. Add egg and shortening; beat well. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar; add raisins. Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Mix only until combined. Fill greased muffin pan. Bake at 400 degrees about 25 minutes. Yield: 12 muffins.