Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 or 3 bananas)
1½ cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
Recipe directions:
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and bananas; mix well. Stir in flour and nutmeg. Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to banana mixture. Stir in vanilla. Fill greased muffin pans, or paper baking cups, about half full. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. These are a favorite for children’s school lunches and stay moist and fresh quite a long time. Makes 24 medium muffins.