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Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins

Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins are tender and gently sweet, with a wholesome wheat bran flavor balanced by tangy buttermilk and bursts of chewy raisins. The crumb stays moist and soft, making these perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. Serve warm with a pat of butter or honey for a comforting start to the day.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with paper liners.

  3. 3

    Combine wheat bran and buttermilk in a large bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, beat brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; stir this into the buttermilk mixture.

  5. 5

    Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together; stir into the buttermilk mixture just until blended. Fold in raisins; spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin briefly, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!