Coffee Cake Muffins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Combine the first five ingredients and set aside.
3. Sift the remaining dry ingredients. Add in the shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Mix the egg and milk together, add to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
5. Spoon in a small amount of the batter, add a layer of the nut mixture, and repeat until the cup is 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes.