Bran Muffins

Ingredients

boiling water*
buttermilk*
3 cups bran
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 teas salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 teas baking soda
2 eggs

Instructions

Pour boiling water over bran.

* If using liquid buttermilk: Pour 1 cup boiling water over bran and stir. Add 2 cups liquid buttermilk. Let stand 10 minutes to soften

** If using powdered buttermilk: Pour 3 cups boiling water over bran and stir. Let stand 10 minutes to soften. Combine 6 tablespoons buttermilk powder with dry ingredients.

Add oil, sugar, and eggs; beat well. Stir in combined dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen muffins.

Batter may be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week before baking.