2 c. cereal
1 1/4 c. milk
1 whole egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 tbsp. 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.