Cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy. I love that she used shortening here. It just makes a better muffin.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating in between each addition.
In a large bowl, sift the flour, the baking powder and the salt together.
Add the dry ingredients to the sugar/shortening mix alternating with the cup of milk.
Mix in between each addition.
Chop your berries (if you’re doing that) and stir them in gently. I was actually okay with and wanting there to be “small pieces” throughout so I was okay with stirring them and having them break up a little.
Bake in a greased muffin tin or in cupcake liners at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes