Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Refrigerator Bran Muffins
Ingredients -----------------1 cup (225 ml) boiling water 1 cup (225 ml) 100% bran or bran buds 1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar 2 eggs 2 cups (475 ml) buttermilk 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) sifted flour 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) soda 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 2 cups (475 ml) All-Bran Combine boiling water and 1 cup (225 ml) bran and let cool. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and beat until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add buttermilk and cooled bran mixture and blend. Sift flour with soda and salt; add with remaining bran to creamed mixture, stirring just until all dry ingredients are moistened. Bake or store in covered container in refrigerator and bake as needed. Batter will keep for 1-2 months. To bake, fill greased 2.5 inch muffin tins 2/3 full and bake in preheated 400 degree (200 C.) oven for 25 minutes or until done. |
