Deep Dark Old Recipe Bran Muffins

Deep Dark Old Recipe Bran Muffins

Ever wanted to make the really dark bran muffins that have more bran than flour in them? This recipe has been in the family for years and has the date 1910 on the original paper the recipe was written on!! You will NOT be disappointed. Instead of raisins, try using dates, prunes, figs, blueberries, or nuts.

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

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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 Facts (per serving)

136
Calories
3g
Fat
27g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 4%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Cholesterol22mg 7%
Sodium266mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate27g 10%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars12g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium46mg 4%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium246mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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