Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons melted shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Sift dry ingredients together. Combine shortening, rind, egg and milk and add to the dry ingredients, mixing well. Turn into paper cup lined muffin pans.
COMBINE:
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Sprinkle on surface of batter. Bake at 375 F. for about 20 minutes.
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