Bran Muffins-In-Waiting

1. 1

   Mix water with 1 cup cereal.

2. 2

   Sift flour with baking soda.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.

4. 4

   Add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition.

5. 5

   Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Scrape sides of bowl often.

7. 7

   Stir in flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with butter/sour milk, added 1/2 cup at a time also.

8. 8

   Stir in soaked bran and the remaining bran cereal.

9. 9

   Cover and store in refrigerator at least 6 hours before baking.

10. 10

    To bake muffins, heat oven to 400F (200C).

11. 11

    Grease 2 1/2-inch Muffin Cups.

12. 12

    Stir batter gently.

13. 13

    Fill each muffin cup with about 1/4 cup batter.

14. 14

    Bake about 20 minutes, or until nicely browned.

15. 15

    Remove from pan and serve hot with butter.

16. 16

    Makes 6 cups batter or about 24 2 1/2-inch muffins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.