1 c sifted flour
2 tbs sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening
3/4 c milk
1 well-beaten egg
1 1/4 c grape nut flakes \
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in shortening.
Add milk and beaten egg. Mix just enough to moisten dry ingredients.
Gently stir in cereal.
Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes.
Makes about 10 medium-size muffins.
VARIATIONS: ADD 1/2 CUP PRUNES, DRIED APRICOTS, OR RAISINS. ADD 1/3 CUP CRUMBLED, WELL-COOKED BACON. CUT SALT TO 1/2 TSP.