Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour (all-purpose)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. 40% bran flakes
1 c. milk
1 egg
1/3 c. shortening (soft)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Set aside. Measure bran flakes and milk into mixing bowl; stir to combine. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until most of moisture is absorbed. Add egg and shortening; beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients to bran flakes mixture, stirring only until combined.
Fill greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pan cups 3/4 full.
Bake in moderately hot oven at 400\u00b0 about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve hot.
Yields 12 muffins.