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A Pail In The Fridge 6 Week Bran Muffins Recipe

Grandma's secret to unbelievably delicious bran muffins! This recipe makes a massive batch of mix that lives happily in the fridge for up to 6 weeks, ready to bake whenever you crave a warm, buttery, honey-drizzled treat. Make a few, make a dozen – the choice is yours! The longer the batter sits, the richer the flavor becomes. Get ready for perfectly browned, crackly-topped muffins bursting with branny goodness.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 174.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for A Pail In The Fridge 6 Week Bran Muffins

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How to Make A Pail In The Fridge 6 Week Bran Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup bran cereal, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup raisins (or your favorite mix-ins!).
  7. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store the remaining batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. The flavor intensifies over time!
  11. Recipe easily doubles – perfect for filling an ice cream pail!
  12. Enjoy warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g

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