Honey Muffins

Honey cornmeal muffins with bits of chopped fresh apple.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
1/4 cup apple, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; re-sift then add cornmeal and set aside.
2. In a small bowl beat egg; add honey and melted shortening. Add all at once to the flour mixture, stirring just enough to moisten. Fold in chopped baking apple.
3. Bake in 400°F (205°C) oven for 20 minutes in greased muffin tins. Place on wire racks to cool.
   

Makes 12 muffins.