Jam-dandy Muffins

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder) or 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup shortening (i prefer crisco)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• apricot jam (or your choice)
• chopped nuts, if desired

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• in a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. cut in shortening until particles are fine and about the size of peas.
• add milk and egg; mix just until thoroughly blended. there will probably be lumps.
• spoon into a greased muffin tin or paper liners. place 1 teaspoon of jam on top of each muffin, pressing into batter slightly.
• sprinkle with the chopped nuts. bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched lightly.
• serve warm. these can also be drizzled with powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.