Wheat Muffins

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup regular or butter flavored shortening, melted
1 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
1 egg (OR use substitute of 1 tsp gelatin and 1/4 cup water)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup dry milk
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Melt shortening. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix liquid ingredients, raisins, and egg (or egg substitute) and pour over the dry mixture. Stir just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned.
(Thank you, Ruth H., for sharing this recipe with us!)