Rich Biscuit-Style Muffins  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 3  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Much easier than making homemade biscuits. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups all-purpose flour  |  
                                                2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  |  
                                                2 tablespoons sugar  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 cup shortening  |  
                                                1 egg, beaten  |  
                                                3/4 cup milk  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 400° and grease muffin tin. 2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. 3. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender. 4. In another mixing bowl, combine egg and milk; add to dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. 5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin. 6. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. 7. **Cheese-Caraway Muffins: add 1 cup shredded sharp processed cheese and 1 teaspoon caraway seed to flour mixture. 8. **Bacon Muffins: Add 1/2 cup crumbled crisp bacon to dry ingredients.                              | 
                         
                         
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