Light As Feather Muffins
["1/4 c. shortening (part butter adds flavor)", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 egg, well beaten", "1 5/8 c. flour (1 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp.)", "4 tsp. double-acting baking powder", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk"]
["Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.", "Blend in beaten egg. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.", "Add to mixture, adding milk as you mix.", "Pour into well-greased muffin cups filling 2/3 full.", "Bake 18 to 20 minutes in quick moderate oven, 375\u00b0."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "double-acting baking powder", "salt", "milk"]