Preheat oven to 450°F.

Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.

Crush Special K and add to flour mixture.

Cut shortening into flour mixture.

Slowly stir in milk to make a soft dough.

Knead dough gently on a lightly floured surface.

Pat or roll out to 1/2" thickness. Cut into shapes with floured cutter.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake approx. 15 min. until nicely browned.

YIELDS: 12 muffins 2" in diameter.