1 packet yeast 1/2 c. shortening, melted
1 tbsp. sugar 2 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. lukewarm water 1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. lukewarm milk 1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sifted flour 4 tbsp. sugar
Add yeast into bowl with sugar and water. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir in milk (scalded/boiled and cooled). Beat in flour. Let rise 30 minutes. Mix in shortening, egg, salt, sugar and remaining 2 cups flour. Fill greased muffin pans half full.
Let rise 30 minutes.
Bake 25 minutes at 375 deg.
Makes 12 medium size muffins.