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bran muffins - not your grandma's

(1 rating)
islandgirlei avatar
Recipe by
Leialoha Garber
@islandgirlei
Honolulu currently in Indianapolis, In, HI

I got this recipe from a friend who is one of the best cook/bakers I know. I don't like Bran muffins, don't know too many people who do. When Nancy offered me one, I politely said, "No thank you!" Her husband said that's a mistake. I tried one, and oh my goodness! You can't call these Bran Muffins! I even hesitated to share the recipe because I didn't think anyone would even try it because its "bran muffins" how boring! Trust me ladies with this one. You won't be sorry! These don't even need butter! They finish with a sweet crusty topping of their own! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bran muffins - not your grandma's

  • 4 c
    all bran cereal
  • 2 c
    100% bran cereal
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 qt
    buttermilk
  • 1 c
    soft shortening or oil, (may substitute 1/2 applesauce)
  • 3 c
    scant cups of sugar, (slightly less)
  • 4
    eggs, beaten
  • 5 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 5 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make bran muffins - not your grandma's

  • 1
    Measure out cereal in a bowl that can handle boiling water. Pour boiling water over cereal, mix well making sure all is wet. Let set for 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Add buttermilk, sugar, beaten eggs, oil, to the cereal mix. Mix well.
  • 3
    Add flour, soda, salt. Mix well again.
  • 4
    Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.
  • 5
    Bake in greased muffin pans at 400* for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cupcake liners but these are so moist that most of the muffin stays in the liner when you try to eat them, grrrrr!
  • 6
    The batter will keep up to 6 weeks in refrigerator. Do not mix again after first mixing.
  • 7
    *PLEASE NOTE* These muffins did not rise like they normally do because I did not measure the flour correctly. The next time I make them, I will update the picture and show how they really rise nicely! Sorry.
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