Blend milk into egg and add fat.
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly; mix in peanut butter only until mixture is crumbly.
Add liquid and mix slightly, leaving batter lumpy.
Half fill muffin tins with batter.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Calories per muffin: About 210.
Fruit nut bread
1 loaf
| Light brown sugar, packed | ⅔ cup |
| Shortening | ¼ cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Flour, unsifted | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Candied fruit, chopped | ¾ cup |
| Lemon rind, grated | 1 teaspoon |
| Brazil nuts, English walnuts, or pecans, chopped | ½ cup |
Preheat oven to 350° F. (moderate).