Bran Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

Bran Muffins

Recipe By : Dee Walter
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups boiling water
6 cups All-Bran® Cereal or Bran Buds -- 13.8 oz box
1 quart Buttermilk
5 cups flour
5 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 cups raisins

Pour boiling water over bran. Cream shortening and sugar. Combine
flour, soda and salt. Add eggs. Alternately add flour, milk, and
Bran. Fold in raisins. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full. Bake @ 400 degrees
for 25 minutes. Batter keeps in refrigerator for 6 weeks. Variations:
Add shredded apples or carrots and cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.


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NOTES : To use buttermilk powder, combine 1 cup powder with the flour
and add 1 quart water in place of buttermilk.