Muffin Mix

Muffin Mix: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender, cut shortening into dry ingredients until evenly distributed. Put in a large airtight container.

Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine Muffin Mix, lemon-pudding mix, poppy seeds and lemon peel. Combine milk, eggs and oil in a medium bowl. Add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir until moistened; batter should be lumpy. Fill prepared muffin pans 3/4 full.

Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Makes 10 large muffins.

To make glaze: In a small bowl, stir sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

Breakfast Muffins: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Generously butter muffin pans. Place Muffin Mix in a medium bowl. Add sugar and mix well.

In a bowl, combine egg and milk or water. Add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir until just blended. Fill prepared muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot with butter and honey, if desired. Makes 12 large muffins.