French Breakfast Muffins

Today we are celebrating Steven's birthday.  The kids have made Daddy banners, cards and special little gifts.  We are all excited for his special day.  The birthday person gets to pick out the menu for the day.  The top of the list for today are these French Breakfast Muffins.  They are delightful.  A hint of nutmeg gives this simple, tender muffin it's flavor.  The real treat is the rich buttery taste that holds the cinnamon and sugar in place.  Any way you look at it, these are real winners!

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. cinnamon sugar


Blend shortening, sugar and egg.  Add flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and blend slightly.  Start adding milk until fully blended and smooth.  Grease or spray muffin tin.  Drop batter into muffin cups.  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.  The muffins will still be pale in color.  When muffins are still warm roll in melted butter one at a time, then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.  Makes 1 dozen muffins.