Date-Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Date-Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups wheat bran; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses; 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) pitted, chopped dates; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) pitted, chopped dates
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Generously butter a standard 12-cup muffin pan; set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and bran; set aside.
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
6
Add the sour cream and molasses; mix on low speed until just combined.
7
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the reserved flour mixture, dates, and orange zest until just combined; do not overmix.
8
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
9
Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center of one muffin comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.
10
Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
11
Turn the muffins on their sides in their cups, and let cool completely.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Date-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.

Date-Bran Muffins

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