French Breakfast Puffs

Preheat oven to 350ºF with a rack in the middle position. Grease 12 muffin cups, and get a cooling rack set over some paper towel.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Beat in egg. Beat the flour mixture into the shortening mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk. Beat well, until uniform in color and consistency.

Portion the batter evenly among the greased muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the muffins are bakin,g get your topping ready by whisking together the sugar and cinnamon.

As soon as the muffins come out of the oven, dip them into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Let cool slightly on the cooling rack before eating.