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Bran Muffins I

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"This muffin batter can be mixed up ahead of time, and kept in the refrigerator for up to a week for fresh muffins any time."
Bran Muffins I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 45 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen muffins

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups raisin bran cereal
  • 4 cups whole bran cereal
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix cereal and boiling water together in a metal bowl, and allow to cool.
  2. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and cooled cereal mixture. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until flour is moistened. Batter should be lumpy. Put batter into a one gallon wide mouth jar. When using mix, use a ladle to get batter out of the jar; don't mix or stir.
  3. When ready to use, spoon batter into muffin tins. Bake at 375 degrees F (195 degrees C) for approximately 15 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 21, 2006 by SIMMIEVT 
I modified this recipe to be compliant with Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet (low sugar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2003 by LOPEALOT 
These bran muffins are absolutely wonderful and simple to make. I scaled the recipe down to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2004 by MidwestMom 
These are good, but I'd like to suggest a couple changes. #1 - use All Bran cereal for all of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2003 by GibsonsGirl 
Made this recipe and it is just fabulous. I used the extra large muffin tins and filled them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on may 12, 2003 by WILDEWUNZ 
This recipe makes moist, surprisingly light muffins. I cut the sugar back to two cups, they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by SOCAL REINER 
This recipe is at least 40 years old! At that time they were made with 2 cups 40% Bran Flakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2003 by CHERYL H. 
I just loved this recipe... I make it often. The muffins are delicious. I did change one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2004 by MELODIC23 
This recipe is great! I halfed the recipe and used all raising bran, and added 1/2 cup dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2003 by GLOBALBANDIT 
I had lost my recipe for Bran Muffins that could be made ahead and kept in the fridge, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2003 by NADROJ451 
Very yummy muffins! I have added a tablespoon of ground flax seed for added body and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Bran Muffins I

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 218

  • Total Fat: 6.8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 352mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 4g

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