Fran & Mary's Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Fran & Mary's Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups boiling water; 1 quart buttermilk; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups flour; 3 cups all-bran cereal; 2 cups 40% bran flakes; 6 ounces chopped dates or 6 ounces raisins or 6 ounces nuts

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1 quart buttermilk
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
3 cups all-bran cereal
2 cups 40% bran flakes
6 ounces chopped dates or 6 ounces raisins or 6 ounces nuts

1
In a large bowl mix baking soda, water and buttermilk.
2
In a seperate bowl cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and salt.
3
Add the cream mixture to the liquid mixture.
4
Stir in bran cereal and flakes.
5
Mix well.
6
Add either dates or raisens or nuts.
7
You can add dates/raisens and nuts.
8
These muffins must be mixed and then stored for at least 12 hours before baking them.
9
Be sure to store in an airtight container.
10
Stir mixture before putting them in muffin pans.
11
Bake 15-20 min at 375 degrees.
12
These keep for 3 weeks in the fridge.

2316

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 5 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups boiling water, 1 quart buttermilk, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Fran & Mary's 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.

Fran & Mary's Bran Muffins

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