Raised Cornmeal Muffins
["1 pkg. yeast", "1/4 c. lukewarm water", "1 c. cornmeal", "2 c. scalded milk", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 beaten eggs", "4 to 4 1/2 c. flour"]
["Soften yeast in water; pour milk over cornmeal, salt, sugar and shortening.", "Cool.", "Beat in eggs and 2 cups flour.", "Add yeast and mix well.", "Stir in flour.", "Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.", "Stir down; spoon into greased muffin cups.", "Fill about 1/3 full.", "Cover and let rise until double in bulk.", "Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 400\u00b0.", "Brush with melted butter.", "Makes about 2 dozen."]
["yeast", "water", "cornmeal", "milk", "salt", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour"]