1C. QUICK OATMEAL, 1C. BUTTERMILK, 1 EGG, 1/2C. BROWN SUGAR, 1C. FLOUR, 1 TSP. SALT, 1 TSP. BAKING POWDER, 1/2 TSP. SODA, 1/4C. SHORTENING, MELTED, COMBINE OATMEAL AND BUTTERMILK. SET ASIDE 5 MINS,ADD EGG AND SUGAR TO  OATMEAL; MIX WELL. ADD FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, SALT AND SODA. MIX. ADD SHORTENING LAST AND MIX LIGHTLY. FILL MUFFIN PANS HALF FULL AND BAKE @ 400 FOR 20 MINUTES.