Six Week Bran Muffins
What if you could have freshly baked muffins ready to enjoy at a moment's notice without all the hassle of a daily baking session? The answer lies in a delicious make-ahead recipe—Six Week Bran Muffins. These muffins combine the goodness of bran with the convenience of being able to whip up a batch in advance. All you need to do is prepare the batter, store it in the refrigerator for up to six weeks, and bake a fresh batch whenever you crave warm muffins straight from the oven.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Stir well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to soften and cool.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease muffin tins or line them with paper liners.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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In another bowl, beat the eggs and oil until smooth. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the bran mixture, stirring gently to combine.
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Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
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If desired, gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tins for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 muffin- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Total Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 40 mg
- Sodium
- 400 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 38 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 18 g
- Protein
- 6 g
Enjoy your freshly baked Six Week Bran Muffins warm with a pat of butter or your favorite jam. These muffins keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or can be frozen for longer storage. Simply pop a muffin in the microwave for a quick, cozy breakfast or snack any time of day. Once you try these convenient and delicious homemade muffins, you'll wonder why you haven't been making them all along. Happy baking!