Bran & Raisin Muffins

Lovely with a slice of cheddar cheese and a cup of tea. From Hot Off the Griddle #11, February 1993.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups bran
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups white flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

METHOD

1. Place raisins in small bowl; add boiling water to cover.
2. Set aside while making batter.
3. In large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and molasses.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Blend in milk and mix thoroughly.
6. Add bran and whole wheat flour; mix well.
7. Stir together remaining dry ingredients.
8. Gradually add to mixture in large bowl; mix until dry ingredients are moist.
9. Fold in drained raisins.
10. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
11. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until done.

Makes 18.