American · Breakfast · Easy
Bran Muffins
0.0 (0 ratings)- Total
- 50 min
- Prep
- 30 min
- Serves
- 12
- Calories
- 170
Wheat bran and buttermilk make a tender, nutty-tasting muffin, with raisins adding small pockets of sweetness to the hearty crumb.
Soaking the bran before mixing gives Bran Muffins a soft texture instead of a dry, scratchy crumb. Buttermilk hydrates the flakes and reacts with baking soda to lift the batter once it reaches the oven.
Use plain wheat bran, not breakfast cereal. Measure the flour lightly and stop folding as soon as it disappears so the muffins stay tender despite their substantial whole-grain base.
Method
Combine wheat bran and buttermilk and soak for . Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir egg and vegetable oil into the soaked bran.
Fold the bran mixture into the dry ingredients, then fold in raisins. Divide evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake for until springy and a toothpick comes out without wet batter. Cool in the pan for before moving to a rack.
Forkue tips
- Break up lumps in the brown sugar before mixing so they do not leave sticky pockets.
Storing and reheating
Keep covered for 2 days at room temperature or freeze for 2 months. Thaw in the wrapper and warm briefly before serving.
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Bran Muffins: FAQ
Can I substitute bran cereal?
Plain wheat bran absorbs differently from sweetened flakes or bran sticks. Use the loose bran called for to keep the batter balanced.
Why are they dry?
Too much flour or a long bake can dry the crumb. Spoon flour into the measuring cup and check the muffins as soon as their tops spring back.
How do I store and reheat Bran Muffins?
Keep covered for 2 days at room temperature or freeze for 2 months. Thaw in the wrapper and warm briefly before serving.
How long does Bran Muffins take?
About 50 min in total: 30 min prep and 20 min cooking.
What do I need to make Bran Muffins?
The key ingredients are wheat bran, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder and egg, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Bran Muffins?
Break up lumps in the brown sugar before mixing so they do not leave sticky pockets.
