Bran Muffins II

* Exported from MasterCook *

BRAN MUFFINS II

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Appetizers
Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 c Whole bran
1 c Buttermilk
1/3 c Dark molasses
1/4 c Firm packed dark brown sugar
1 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 t Baking powder
1 t Baking soda
1 t Salt
1/2 c Dark seedless raisins (opt)
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c Vegetable shortening, melted

1. Mix bran, buttermilk, molasses and brown sugar in a
small bowl, let stand
until all liquid is absorbed.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
into large bowl. Stir in raisins, if desired.
3. Stir egg and melted shortening into bran mixture.
Add bran-egg mixture all at once into flour mixture.
Stir lightly with a fork until evenly moist.
4. Spoon batter into heat-resistant plastic coffee cup
holders that have been lined with paper muffin liners.
Fill muffin cups 1/2 full. 5. Place 6 muffins at a
time around the outside edge of the turn- table,
leaving the center of the turntable empty. Heat,
uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes, or until
muffins test done with a toothpick. 6. Repeat with
remaining muffin batter. Makes 12 muffins



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