Corn Gem Muffins

Here is another variety of cornbread muffins and these are sure to please, as this recipe is still from the Kansan`s Silver Spoon Cookbook of 1967


corn Gem muffins
Mrs. Elmer Dollard

1 cup flour ,sifted
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 egg, well beaten
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup shortening, melted ( could use butter)
1 No. 2 can whole grain corn, drained

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and cornmeal. Mix together buttermilk and egg. Add to flour mixture and mix until liquid is absorbed. do not beat. Add shortening and corn. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.