Cookbook:Bran Muffins

| Bread | Breakfast Recipes

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.