Jam-Dandy Muffins

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder) or 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup shortening (I prefer Crisco)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• apricot jam (or your choice)
• chopped nuts, if desired

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in shortening until particles are fine and about the size of peas.
3. Add milk and egg; mix just until thoroughly blended. There will probably be lumps.
4. Spoon into a greased muffin tin or paper liners. Place 1 teaspoon of jam on top of each muffin, pressing into batter slightly.
5. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched lightly.
6. Serve warm. These can also be drizzled with powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.

allpurpose, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, shortening, milk, egg, apricot, nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jam-dandy-muffins-140166 (may not work)