Bran And Date Muffins Recipe

These fruity bran muffins are healthy and delicious.

• Meal Type: Muffins
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup dates
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1. Cream:
2. 1/2 cup shortening
   1 cup granulated sugar
   2 eggs
3. Add:
4. 2 cups 100% All Bran
   1/2 cup chopped nuts
   1/2 tablespoon salt
   2 cups buttermilk
   2 1/2 cups flour
   1 cup 40% Bran Flakes
5. Add the date mixture and bake in muffin pan for 15-20 minutes in a 400 degree F oven.
6. Refrigerate leftover dough; it will keep for a few weeks.