USDA Muffins

==Description==
* From: Breads, Cakes and Pies in Family Meals
* Serves: 12 (makes 12 medium-size muffins)
* Calories per muffin: About 150
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* ¼ cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg, slightly beaten
* 1 cup milk
* ¼ cup shortening, melted
==Directions==
# Preheat oven to 400°F (hot). 
# Grease muffin tins. 
# Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt thoroughly. 
# Mix egg and milk; add fat. Add to flour mixture. 
# Stir until dry ingredients are barely moistened. Do not overmix. Batter will be lumpy. 
# Fill muffin tins half full of batter. 
# Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Category:Muffin Recipes