Cookbook:Bran Muffins

Bran Muffins
Category	Muffin recipes
Servings	12
Time	20–25 minutes
Difficulty

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A delicious bran muffin recipe that makes an excellent breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) natural wheat bran
• ¾ cup (180 ml) cultured buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Muffin cups, greased or lined
• Measuring cup
• Oven

Procedure

1. Stir wheat bran and buttermilk together in a mixing bowl.
2. Cream together egg, brown sugar and margarine in another mixing bowl.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in a third bowl. Add to batter, and stir just to moisten.
4. Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

• For bran raisin muffins, add 1 cup raisins.
• If you do not want to buy store-bought cultured buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for five minutes before using.
• Tastes best when still warm.