bran gems

Name: Bran Gems
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 cup(s) oat bran; 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) sour milk; 1 - egg, well beaten; 1/2 cup(s) raisins (optional); 1/2 cup(s) walnuts (optional); 1/2 cup(s) chopped dates (optional)

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Joan Woodward

Toronto, ON

Updated on Jul 5, 2015

My grandmother Wright wrote out this recipe from her mother and passed it on to my mother. My Mum made these moist little muffins frequently. The recipe is very good for making those little bite-size muffins.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 10-12 standard size muffins or approx. 18-20 mini muffins.

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup oat bran
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
1 - egg, well beaten
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)

How To Make bran gems

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients together - except the baking soda - in a large bowl.

Step 2

Dissolve the soda in sour milk. (Sour the milk with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar.)
Step 3

Add milk and beaten egg to the flour mixture and combine gently.
Step 4

Mix in raisins and nuts, if desired, or add 1/2 cup chopped dates.
Step 5

Fill greased muffin tin cups two-thirds full or use paper liners.
Step 6

Bake in pre-heated 425 F. degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. If using the mini-muffin tin, check for doneness after 7-8 minutes.
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