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Bran Muffins II

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"A classic overnight bran muffin recipe. This recipe is great because batter is kept in the refrigerator and you can make muffins as needed."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  1 Day 1 Hr
Original recipe yield 48 muffins

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups bran flakes cereal
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup melted shortening, cooled
  • 4 cups buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour. Add the cereal, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir to combine.
  3. Add eggs, shortening and buttermilk; mix well.
  4. Cover bowl and store batter in refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using. Batter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Batter should remain covered and should not be stirred.
  5. Scoop batter into lined or lightly greased muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2004 by HalfBaked
I've baked a lot of bran muffins in my day. This by far takes the cake. I was skeptical at... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by dyoung
I made this recipe and brought muffins to my co-workers without even trying them. They were... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by Natalie
Bran muffins can often come out dry but this was very good and even moist enough to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by MOMK3
its quick to put it together but then you have to wait until the next day to use the batter.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by SANDRA DEE
Oh my goodness! Who knew bran muffins could taste so GOOD and moist?! I was hesitant to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by copes006
Very easy and very delicious! I experimented with raisins, with honey and just plain and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by Melanie
Loved them! They only lasted a week. MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by SLACKCEM
I was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. My kids loved these muffins, even my picky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by Fifi
I was a bit suspicious about this recipe and its reviews. My very first attempt at making... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by Sharon
Delicious! I have a fresh baked muffin every morning! I love that! I used All Bran cereal... MORE