Bran Muffins

When I'm hungry for bran muffins, this is the recipe I turn to.

Be sure to read the recipe first as the method varies slightly from other muffin recipes.

• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3/4 cup bran
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour (you can substitute 1/2 cup whole wheat flour if you like)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup raisins (I prefer sultanas)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 egg well beaten

1. Cream butter and sugar and molasses together in a large bowl.
2. Sift salt, flour and baking powder.
3. Stir soda into buttermilk and blend into creamed mixture.
4. Add dry ingredients, raisins and nuts stirring only until moistened.
5. Lastly, fold in beaten egg.
6. Spoon into greased muffin tins.
7. Bake at 375º for 20 minutes.
8. Remove from pans onto rack.