1 c sifted flour

3 tsp baking powder

2 tbs sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1/3 c shortening

1 well-beaten egg

3/4 c milk

1 1/4 c bran flakes

1/2 c chopped dates

Combine sifted flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Sift together.

Cut shortening into flour mixture with 2 knives or a pastry blender.

Mix beaten egg and milk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moist.

Gently stir in cereal and dates.

Spoon into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes.

Makes about 10 muffins