Mama's Refrigerator Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Mama's Refrigerator Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups bran buds; 2 cups boiling water; 1 ½ cups shortening; 3 cups sugar; 1 quart buttermilk; 5 cups flour; 5 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups raisins (shredded apple, dates, or other diced dried fruit may be used); 4 cups shredded bran cereal

Servings: persons

2 cups bran buds
2 cups boiling water
1 ½ cups shortening
3 cups sugar
1 quart buttermilk
5 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups raisins (shredded apple, dates, or other diced dried fruit may be used)
4 cups shredded bran cereal

1
In medium bowl pour boiling water over bran buds and let stand.
2
In a very large bowl (I use a large Tupperware bowl that has a lid) cream together shortening, sugar, and eggs.
3
Add buttermilk.
4
Add water/bran mixture to the creamed items.
5
Add flour, baking soda, salt, raisins, and shredded bran.
6
Stir until just combined.
7
DO NOT OVERMIX and DON'T STIR AGAIN.
8
Let sit in refrigerator at least 4-6 hours before cooking.
9
This batter can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks (although I must admit I've never had it longer than a couple of weeks).
10
Don't stir the batter again, just scoop it out to the muffin tin.
11
If not using cupcake liners, grease and flour muffin tin for easy removal.
12
Fill to about 2/3 full.
13
Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes for regular size muffins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
14
For large muffins (that's what we usually make) bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

2367

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

264

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups bran buds, 2 cups boiling water, 1 ½ cups shortening, 3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Mama's Refrigerator 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.

Mama's Refrigerator Bran Muffins

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