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autumn spiced bran muffins

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TheOrganizedChef avatar
La Quinta, CA
Updated on Nov 8, 2015

I have loved bran muffins ever since I was a child. Mom would buy them at the Van De Kamp's Bakery in the Von's Grocery Store. I have been in a search to capture the deliciousness of the muffins I grew up with. I am not sure how exact these are, but they are certainly extremely good. They are made with oil. The Van De Kamp's version probably had shortening and corn syrup. Those are two things I try to avoid. They just are not good food choices. I call for Blackstrap Molasses in the recipe. It is deep in color and flavor. I really like that. You can use a regular molasses, if you wish.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1/3 cup black raisins
  • 1/3 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make autumn spiced bran muffins

  • Step 1
    Grease a muffin tin or spray with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Place bran, raisins, molasses, and milk in a large bowl. Stir to mix and let set for 15 minutes or so.
  • Step 3
    Measure flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spice in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork.
  • Step 4
    Beat egg in a small bowl.
  • Step 5
    Measure cooking oil in a measure cup. Measure vanilla in a little ramekin.
  • Step 6
    Add dry ingredients, beaten egg, oil, and vanilla all at once to large bowl with the soaked bran. Stir just until mixed.
  • Step 7
    Fill muffin tin. Batter should be to the top.
  • Step 8
    Bake 18 minutes. Test with a pick. Remove from tin immediately and cool on a rack.
  • Step 9
    Serve warm or at room temperature.
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