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Orange Bran Muffins
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Tired of boring bran muffins for breakfast? A triple dose of orange ups the flavor game of these muffins.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
1 review
ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil or applesauce
1 1/2 cup sour milk
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 orange, grated rind of
2 cups raisins
directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease muffin tins or line with wrappers.
Combine the flour, bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl. Mix well.
Stir in the eggs, oil, milk, molasses, orange juice, and orange extract. Mix until combined.
Stir in the grated orange rind and raisins.
Divide the muffin batter between the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4ths full.
Place the muffins in the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes then remove the muffins and let cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
nutrition data
376 calories, 12 grams fat, 67 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
March 18, 2012
This is the best Bran Muffin recipe I've come across in a long time. As a child I was a lover of the "Van De Kamp" bran muffin in Southern California. This muffin runs a close second. AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT!