BAKERY-STYLE BRAN MUFFINS

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I LOVE a good bakery bran muffin and have tried countless refrigerator bran muffin recipes, which always come up short. This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated and promises the best bran muffins. What is different about the ingred. is the ratio of white and wheat flours and wheat bran. The molasses, dark brown sugar help make up the great flavor and you will love the bakery crusty top. It is a little more work, but I would never bake any other recipe!

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk, plus
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Adust oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 375.
  • Beat butter in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minute.
  • Add brown sugar, increase speed to medum-high, and beat until combined and fluffy, about 1 minute longer.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly before adding the next.
  • Beat in vanilla, molasses, and sour cream until thoroughly combined and creamy, about 1 minute longer.
  • Reduce speed to low and beat in buttermilk and half the flour mixture until combined, about 1 minute longer.
  • Beat in remaining flour mixture unil incorporated and slightly curdled looking, about 1 minute longer, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.
  • Stir in bran and raisins.
  • Spray a twelve mold muffins tin (each mold measuring 1/2 cup) or a six mold muffin tin (each mold measuring one cup) with cooking spray.
  • Divide batter evenly using ice cream scoop or spoon.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into center withdraws cleanly of with a few moist particles adhering to it, about 25 minute Set on wire rack to cool slightly, about 5 minute Remove muffins from tin and serve warm.
  • Makes 12 small muffins or 6 jumbo muffins.

OCHWO
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day.


Shahzer Khanzada
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I love that these muffins are made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


GILEK EVENTS
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These muffins are a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Nora tantawy
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they're always a hit.


Ava Crews
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.


Mongo Mary
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I love the way the bran adds a little crunch to these muffins.


NOOR NAYAB
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe they're healthy!


Ahmad Abdullahi
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I've tried several bran muffin recipes, and this one is by far the best.


Ms Salama
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These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Jackie Bungay
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I love that these muffins are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them more nutritious.


Riyash Islam
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These muffins freeze well, so I can always have a healthy snack on hand.


Lee Mitchell
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The bran in these muffins makes them a great source of fiber.


Victor Nangooba
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These muffins are healthy and delicious. I feel good about giving them to my kids.


pierre nobles
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


MD Tarikul Islam alam
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Md Sajo
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I love the crunch of the bran in these muffins. They're also really filling and satisfying.


Rosie Vaughn
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the bran adds a nice texture.