Banana Molasses Muffins

1. Mash the bananas until no lumps remain.
2. Add the unbeaten egg, mixing well.
3. Beat in the sugar, molasses and the shortening.
4. (NOTE: The secret of this recipe is to mix the above ingredients well until very smooth.
5. ) Sifti the flour, baking power, soda, and salt together and add to the liquid mixture.
6. As these are a quick bread, do not beat the dry mixture into the liquid but rather fold it in only until it is moistened and no streaks remain.
7. Spoon the mixture into a muffin tin that has been sprayed with a non-stick coating.
8. Bakei at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
9. Serve warm.