Oatmeal Muffins

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk)
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening and butter (some of each)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Soak oats in milk for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 400F.
3. Mix shortening, sugar, and egg in a bowl.
4. Blend dry ingredients.
5. Pour about 1/4th of the dry mixture into the bowl and stir.
6. Pour about 1/4th of the oats and milk into the bowl and stir.
7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 until all ingredients are combined and stirred.
8. Fill each space in a greased 12-muffin tin to 2/3rds with mixture.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes.