Bran Muffins - Quaker

This is my alternate bran muffin recipe when I don't have sour cream on hand for Sour Cream Bran Muffins. This is also very delicious and easy to make. Found on the box of Quaker's Natural Wheat Bran.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  wheat bran
• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400*F. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
2. Cream together shortening and sugar.
3. Add molasses and eggs, beating well.
4. Add milk and bran.
5. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet mixture.
6. Stir in raisins, if using.
7. Divide among the muffin tins and bake for 18 - 20 minutes.