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Golden Raisin Oat Bran Muffins

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"America needs more bran," says food editor Ian Knauer. It's hard to argue when your mouth is full of one of his crumbly, deliciously buttery bran muffins. Golden raisins add sunny bursts to this healthful snack.

Cooks' note:

Muffins keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 days.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/3 cup mild honey
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 cup golden raisins
Equipment: a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter muffin pan.

    Step 2

    Whisk together flour, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

    Step 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, butter, and eggs. Add to dry ingredients along with raisins and stir until just combined.

    Step 4

    Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool.

TagsMuffinPastriesBranRice & GrainsCinnamonHerbs & SpicesButtermilkDairyRaisinDried FruitFruitBreakfastBrunchNut FreeQuickEasyMake AheadBakingGourmet

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