How to Make Deep Dark Old Bran Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked muffins wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning. And if you're a fan of hearty, wholesome baked goods, then you're going to love this recipe for Deep Dark Old Bran Muffins. These muffins are packed full of nutritious ingredients and are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or a satisfying snack on the go.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly simple to make. It requires just a few basic ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups wheat bran
  • 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
  • ½ cup chopped raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 muffins

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk the bran, flour, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk, sugar, molasses, and melted shortening until smooth. Stir in the bran mixture along with the raisins until no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared muffin tins, filling them no more than 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 246mg