Bran Muffins II

Description

A classic overnight bran muffin recipe. This recipe is great because batter is kept in the refrigerator and you can make muffins as needed.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups bran flakes cereal
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup melted shortening, cooled
  • 4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl
  3. sift flour. Add the cereal
  4. sugar
  5. baking soda and salt; stir to combine.
  6. Add eggs
  7. shortening and buttermilk; mix well.
  8. Cover bowl and store batter in refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using. Batter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Batter should remain covered and should not be stirred.
  9. Scoop batter into lined or lightly greased muffin cups
  10. filling each cup 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes
  11. or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 day

Servings: 48

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