Ginger Cheese Muffins

-Prize winning recipe 2 c Flour

3 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Ginger

1/4 ts Salt

1 Egg, well beaten

1/2 c Milk

1/2 c Molasses

4 tb Melted shortening

3/4 c Grated cheese

Sift flour, measure, and sift with salt, ginger, baking soda, and baking powder. Combine egg, milk, and molasses. Add to dry ingredients, stirring constantly. Beat only until smooth. Add shortening, and fold in grated cheese. Fill well-oiled muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake in hot oven (425? F) 10-15 minutes. 16 servings. Mrs. Bernice Owens, Venue, PA. Converted by MMCONV vers. 1.20