Maple Cinnamon Bran Buns

This is my mother's recipe that I have been baking for years. It's simple to make and my kids love them. The recipe calls for maple-flavored pancake syrup but I use pure Maple syrup. Note: Stores well in a covered container.
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Serves:
- Units:
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ingredients
- 1 cup 100% all-bran cereal
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
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Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup maple-flavored pancake syrup
directions
- Combine cereal and milk; let stand 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
- Add cereal mixture to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Turn onto floured board and knead 10 times until smooth.
- Roll out to a 12x8 inch rectangle with a floured rolling pin.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon; then scatter raisins evenly overtop.
- Roll up from edge jelly roll style; seal the edge. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Combine topping ingredients and divide evenly between 12 large greased muffin cups.
- Place one piece, cut side down in each cup.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- Turn out immediately onto rack placed over a wax paper.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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