Bluberry Muffins

One of mom's favorites and a family tradition.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons shortening, butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2  cups flour, sifted
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
2. Slight grease a muffin pan.
3. Cream the shortening, butter or margarine.
4. Add the sugar and egg, mix well.
5. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture. Mix lightly. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
6. Add 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, lightly sprinkled with flour, to the batter. If frozen berries are used, thaw them and drain before using.
7. Fill the muffin pan about 2/3 full.
8. Bake 20 to 30 minutes.