Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
cups
flour





3
teaspoons
baking powder





1/4
teaspoon
baking soda





1/2
teaspoon
ginger





1/4
teaspoon
salt





1
each
egg

well beaten



1/2
cup
milk





1/2
cup
molasses





4
tablespoons
shortening

melted



3/4
cup
cheese

grated

 Sift flour, measure, and sift with salt, ginger, baking soda, and 
baking powder.

Combine egg, milk, and molasses.

Add to dry ingredients, stirring constantly.

Beat only until smooth.  Add shortening, and fold in grated cheese.

Fill well-oiled muffin tins 2/3 full.

Bake in hot oven (425C8 F) 1-15 minutes.

16 servings.