2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
(half margarine or butter, if desired) — softened 1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
Heat oven to 350F degrees.
Beat all ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl frequently, 3 minutes.
Pour batter into paper-lined medium muffin cups, filling each about half full. Bake 20 minutes.