Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5/8 c. regular all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. 40% bran flakes
5/8 c. milk
1/2 egg
1/6 c. soft shortening or vegetable oil

Preparation

Sift first 4 ingredients.
Set aside.
Mix bran flakes and milk into mixing bowl.
Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft. Add egg and shortening.
Beat well.
Add dry ingredients to cereal mixture.
Portion batter evenly into 6 greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pan cups.
Bake in oven at 400\u00b0 for about 25 minutes or until muffins are golden brown.
Serve warm.