"A bran muffin that's somehow both more wholesome and more delicious than the rest. Adapted slightly from Pastries from La Brea Bakery (Random House, 2000)...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups unprocessed bran
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1 1/2 cups raisins, divided
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1 1/2 cups water, divided
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon orange zest, finely chopped (around 1/3 of an orange)
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 extra-large egg
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1 extra-large egg white
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1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup stone-ground whole-wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt