Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed firmly
1/4 c. molasses (baking)
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. bran
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and eggs; beat well.
Add milk, then bran.
Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together, then add to first mixture.
Add raisins.
Place in greased muffin tins and bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Yields 16 to 18 muffins.