Plain and Simple Muffins

• 2 c sifted all purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup softened shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 c milk

1. Sift the dry together
2. Cut in the shortening
3. Beat the milk and egg together
4. Add to the flour mixture, stirring just enough to mix but do not beat
5. Fill muffin tins to 2/3 full and bake at 400 for 25 minutes.

[can stir in 1/2 to 1 c fresh blueberries just before filling]