Best Bran Muffin

This is a great muffin recipe because it has to be made ahead and can sit in the fridge for up to 6 weeks but it's never lasted that long in our house.  It's very moist and super healthy.  Perfect when reaching for a quick snack to keep you going.  Right Lou!  For you.  Enjoy!

 Best Bran Muffin

                                              makes 3 dozen

1 c. All Bran cereal

1 c. boiling water

½ c. butter, room temperature

1½ c. white sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp molasses

2 c. buttermilk*

2½ c. all purpose flour

1½ Tbsp. or 4½ tsp of baking soda

1½ tsp. salt

2 c. bran flakes

1 c. raisins

1. Pour boiling water over All Bran and let stand (until cooled)  .
2. Cream butter, sugar, eggs and molasses.  Add buttermilk and then all bran mixture.  Stir until blended.
3. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt.  Add to wet mixture and mix.
4. Add bran flakes and raisins and fold until just moist.  Transfer to a 3 quart container with a lid.
5. Chill 1 day or up to 6 weeks covered in fridge.
6. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake 375℉ for 15 to 20 minutes.

*You can use 1 c. plain yogurt and 1 c. milk instead or 

2 c. milk with 2 tsp of vinegar