6 Week Bran Muffins Auntie Anne S Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for 6 Week Bran Muffins Auntie Anne S Muffins

• 3 1/2 cups bran buds cereal
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Butter
• Optional: 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make 6 Week Bran Muffins Auntie Anne S Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 1/2 cups bran buds cereal. Let stand for 10 minutes to soften.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups dry bran buds cereal.
4. In a third bowl, cream together 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Gently fold in the soaked bran buds.
8. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
9. Bake regular-sized muffins for 15-20 minutes, or mini muffins for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. **Optional:** While still warm, dip the tops of the muffins in melted butter, then in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. For a healthier option, skip the butter and dip directly into the cinnamon sugar.
11. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.