Name: Old Fashioned Bran Muffins
Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; pinch salt; 1 cup natural bran; 1/2 cup sour milk; shortening the size of an egg (approx. 1/4 cup); 1 cup flour; 1 scant tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder

Old Fashioned Bran Muffins

Ingredients

3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
pinch salt
1 cup natural bran
1/2 cup sour milk
shortening the size of an egg (approx. 1/4 cup)
1 cup flour
1 scant tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Cream shortening and sugar and add the egg and beat. Add the bran and the sour milk in which the soda has been dissolved. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes. Dates may be added. Cook the dates with a little water and let them cool. Mix the date mixture with flour before adding to batter. Makes 8 large muffins. (Pour maple syrup over these for a yummy dessert).