Buttermilk Bran Muffins
Description: The first time I had these I was 9 and staying at someone's house. When the lady said she was making Bran Muffins for breakfast I was pretty sure I was going to have a miserable meal. Boy was I wrong!! These are fantastic! I usually cut back on the sugar some as they are a bit on the sweet side if made according to the recipe. The batter keeps very well in the refrigerator, for a week or so, so you can bake fresh each morning as many muffins as you need. If you are watching your fat intake, try my Recipe #101631.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups wheat bran (NOT bran cereal*)
- 1 cup sugar (I only use 1/2 cup)
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup oil (I use part unsweetened apple sauce)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons molasses
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. If you wish, you can also add chopped apples, raisins or other dried fruit at this point.
- Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake at 350°F for 16-18 minutes or until they test done with a toothpick.
- Best served warm with or without butter.
- *Wheat bran looks like sawdust and is usually sold in the health food section or at a bulk food store.
