Doughnut Muffins and The Hillbilly Housewife

Here's a recipe that I found years ago at http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com. It's become one of my favorites. Brings back memories of baking day with mom without all the fuss!

DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 medium egg

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup milk

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1/2 cup powdered sugar, mixed with:

1 teaspoon cinnamon

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1/4 cup melted margarine

In a mixing bowl,mash together the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and whisk it all up until it is smooth. Make sure you use shortening. Not margarine. The shortening gives this recipe it's special texture. Measure the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg into the bowl. Pour in the milk. Mix the batter with a whisk until it's smooth. Drop the mixture into 12 oiled muffin cups. Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups. 1/2 to 2/3 full is full enough. Bake the muffins at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the muffins are brown on top. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. When they are cool enough to handle, dip the tops of the muffins into the melted margarine. Then dip them into the powdered sugar/cinnamon mixture.Arrange the muffins on a large plate and serve while still warm. Makes a dozen.

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