2 slices bacon
2 cps all-purpose flour*
1/2 tsp salt*
3 tsp baking powder*
2 tbs sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cp milk, or 1/2 cup evaporated milk with 2/3 cup water
2 tbs melted bacon drippings
cheese choice (optional)
*self-rising flour can be used, just eliminate the salt and baking powder.
- Cook bacon until done, drain thoroughly and crumble.
- Sift flour, then resift with salt, baking powder and sugar; add crisp bacon and stir until well distributed.
- Beat egg and combine with milk and melted fat; add to dry ingredients all at one and stir quickly until they are just dampened; then give 3 or 4 more stirs. Do not stir until smooth.
- Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes or until nicely browned
- Serve piping hot with butter. Yields 12 Muffins
