How to Make Mama's Make-Ahead Bran Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mama's Make-Ahead Bran Muffins are a beloved recipe in our family. These muffins are not only incredibly delicious, but they're also a perfect breakfast option for busy mornings. This recipe has been passed down for generations, and it's a staple in our household.

What sets Mama's Make-Ahead Bran Muffins apart is their convenience. You can make a batch of these muffins ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. When you're ready to eat them, simply reheat in the micr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups bran cereal (such as All-Bran® Bran Buds®)
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups shortening
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups shredded bran cereal
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 72 muffins

  • Pour boiling water over Bran Buds® cereal in a medium bowl and let stand.
  • Beat sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a very large bowl that has a lid (I use a large Tupperware® bowl) with an electric mixer until creamy. Add buttermilk, followed by bran-water mixture. Add flour, shredded bran cereal, raisins, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix and don't stir again.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator at least 4 to 6 hours before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin tins or line with paper liners.
  • Scoop batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg