Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup 100% bran
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 quart buttermilk
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-bran cereal
• 1 cup chopped dates (optional)
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over 100% bran and set aside.

2. 2

   Cream sugar and butter, add eggs and beat til fluffy.

3. 3

   Add buttermilk and 100% bran mixture (that was set aside).

4. 4

   Sift flour, soda, salt and add into the batter.

5. 5

   Fold in the all-bran and any other options.

6. 6

   Spray muffin pans with vegetable spray.

7. 7

   Bake 15-20 minutes at 400F degrees.

8. 8

   This batter may be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container up to 6 weeks.