Bacon Muffins

This is one of those easy, lazy morning breakfast recipes, that if you don't have time to side down and eat, you can carry out the door with you.  Delish!

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