2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 tsp. double-acting baking powder
3 tbsp. melted shortening (Crisco)
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Combine milk with egg. Stir in melted shortening. Mix liquid and dry ingredients together lightly until just moistened. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full of batter.

Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.