Jam-Dandy Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder) or 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup shortening (I prefer Crisco)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• apricot jam (or your choice)
• chopped nuts, if desired