Everyday Cupcakes

1/3 c shortening
2 c cake flour
3/4 t salt
2 t bk. pd.
1 c sugar
3/4 c milk
1 t vanilla
1 unbeaten egg

Mix or stir shortening just to soften. Sift in dry ingredients. Add half of the milk, the vanilla & the egg. Mix until all flour is dampened; then beat 2 min. Add remaining milk; blend & beat 1 min. longer. Fill greased or paper-lined cupcake pans half full. Bake at 375° 25 5o 30 min. Makes 18 - 20 cupcakes.