Doughnut Muffins

prep time:: 25 min
total time:: 45 min - 1 hour

Makes 12 medium or 18 small

A classic treat from Grama’s recipe file. You can tell this one has stood the test of time!

ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
6 Tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Add egg and beat well. Mix and sift four, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. add alternately with milk to egg mixture. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full and bake in 350° oven until golden brown. Remove from pans at once and roll in melted butter then in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.