Quick Yeast Muffins

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.