1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, water and banana; mix well. Sift dry ingredients; add to other ingredients. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 12 to 16 muffins. (Fill muffin tins only 1/2 full.)