Mix 'starter' ingredients together.
Mix oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla with the 'starter'.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, vanilla pudding mix, and nuts.
Add to liquid mixture and stir thoroughly.
Fill greased jars no more than half way.
Bake at 325F for one hour or until done.
Once they are finished you will remove ONE JAR AT A TIME. Clean the rims again and place a HOT LID AND RING on the jar. Set it on a towel and leave it undisturbed for 24 hours.
