Banana Nut Muffins(Makes 18) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (3 medium)
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Stir in mashed bananas.
Add dry ingredients and stir just enough to moisten.
Do not overbeat.
Batter will be lumpy.
Add nuts.
Fill greased 3-inch muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.