Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin pan with non-stick paper liners (alternatively, spray liners with non-stick spray).
Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and oats with the spatula.
Use a pastry blender to cut in the shortening until you have pea-sized lumps. Add in the dried fruit and toss to coat it with the flour mixture.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Add beaten egg and milk to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Portion batter into lined muffin tin and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing/serving.
