1 Egg, beaten
4 tablespoons Liquid Shortening
3/4 cup Milk
3/4 cup Malt-O-Meal or other hot cereal mix
1 1/4 cup Flour
1/2 cup Sugar
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
Recipe
Mix all ingredients just until moistened; DO NOT overmix. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Variations: Add about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and/or chopped dried apricots, chopped prunes, or dates. I also have added 1-2 tablespoons wheat germ.