Bran Muffins

Name: Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 5 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups dates, chopped; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups flour; 1 quart buttermilk; 6 cups all-bran cereal (I use 3 cups bran flakes & 3 cups all bran)

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Bran Muffins – a delicious recipe with boiling water, baking soda, dates, shortening, sugar, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 cups boiling water
5 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups dates, chopped
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
1 quart buttermilk
6 cups all-bran cereal (I use 3 cups bran flakes & 3 cups all bran)

1
In bowl pour boiling water over dates and baking soda.
2
Let cool.
3
Cream together shortening and sugar.
4
Add eggs, salt, flour.
5
Blend well.
6
Alternate flour with buttermilk.
7
Stir in cereal.
8
Put into muffin tins lined with paper cups.
9
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
10
Muffins can be stored in refrigerator several weeks or in freezer, then taken out as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups boiling water, 5 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups dates, chopped, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Bran Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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