Refrigerator Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Refrigerator Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups natural wheat bran; 2 cups all-bran cereal; 2 cups boiling water; 4 cups buttermilk; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 eggs; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups raisins

Servings: persons

2 cups natural wheat bran
2 cups all-bran cereal
2 cups boiling water
4 cups buttermilk
1 cup shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups raisins

1
In very large bowl, combine bran and bran cereal.
2
Add boiling water, stir to moisten and let stand 10 minutes. Add buttermilk.
3
In another very large bowl, cream shortening with sugars.
4
Beat in eggs one at a time.
5
Add bran mixture to creamed mixture, stirring until blended.
6
Mix together flour, soda and salt; add raisins.
7
Add to bran mixture, stirring until evenly mixed.
8
Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
9
To make muffins, spoon batter into muffin tins lined with paper baking cups, filling about 3/4 full.
10
Bake in 375 oven for 20-25 minutes.
11
Make as many muffins as you wish, then return remaining batter to refrigerator.
12
Batter will thicken considerably, but don't stir it before spooning it out.
13
Recipe makes about 5 dozen muffins; it may be halved successfully.
14
Baked muffins freeze well.

3973

kcal

Calories

315

Fat

271

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups natural wheat bran, 2 cups all-bran cereal, 2 cups boiling water, 4 cups buttermilk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Refrigerator Bran Muffins

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions