Blend shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Blend flour mixture into shortening mixture, alternating with milk. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350oF until golden brown (about 20-25 minutes). Roll immediately in melted butter, then in mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
From the Dinner Co-op