Classic Bran Muffins

The Quatchis were muffin-spired! They wanted to bake a classic, and found a recipe with a healthier take. Hellooooooooo, bran muffins!

Bran Muffins

1-2/3 cups natural wheat bran

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

2 tbsp molasses

In medium bowl, stir together bran, flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.

In large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg and molasses until well blended. Add bran mixture. Stir just until moistened. Do not overmix.

Scoop batter into 10 to 12 muffin cups with paper liners. They should be about 3/4 full.

Bake in preheated 375 F oven 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Makes 10 to 12.

Source: Toronto Star