Oatmeal Coconut Muffins

1 C rolled oats

1 C buttermilk

1 C sifted flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 c melted shortening or oil

1/2 C brown sugar packed

1 egg

3/4 C shredded coconut

Strawberry preserves

Preheat to 400

Combine oats and buttermilk in bowl. Let soak at least 30 minutes. Sift flour with salt, soda and powder.

Blend together melted shortening, sugar, egg and coconut, then add oatmeal mixture. Blend well. Stir in dry ingredients, mixing only enough to moisten. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Using small teaspoon, place preserves in center of each muffing and cover with dab of dough.

Bake 400 degrees 20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen