Currant-Bran Muffies Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

This recipe is for a type of muffin that is made with currants and bran. The muffins are moist and full of flavor, and the addition of the currants gives them a slight tartness that is balanced by the sweetness of the bran. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and they can also be frozen and reheated for later.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
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 1 1/3 c All-Bran cereal
 ¾ c low-fat buttermilk
 1 1/3 c flour
 2 ea large egg whites
 1 ts baking powder
 2 tb safflower oil
 ¼ ts baking soda
 1 tb molasses
  ts salt
 ½ c currants
  c sugar


1

Combine cereal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in 1-quart mixing bowl.

2

Mix well.

3

Add buttermilk, egg whites, safflower oiland molasses.

4

Stir to combine (disregard any small lumps).

5

Stir incurrants.

6

Chill, covered airtight, at least 4 hours to thicken.

7

Drop 2 TBS thickened batter, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.

8

Sprinkle with more cereal, if desired.

9

Bake in center of 425-degree ovenuntil tops have taken slight tinge and edges are very lightly browned, abou8-9 minutes, rotating pans if browning irregularly.

10

Do not overbake.

11

Cool oracks.

12

Makes 16 (3-inch) muffies.

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Ingredients

 1 1/3 c All-Bran cereal
 ¾ c low-fat buttermilk
 1 1/3 c flour
 2 ea large egg whites
 1 ts baking powder
 2 tb safflower oil
 ¼ ts baking soda
 1 tb molasses
  ts salt
 ½ c currants
  c sugar

Directions

1

Combine cereal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in 1-quart mixing bowl.

2

Mix well.

3

Add buttermilk, egg whites, safflower oiland molasses.

4

Stir to combine (disregard any small lumps).

5

Stir incurrants.

6

Chill, covered airtight, at least 4 hours to thicken.

7

Drop 2 TBS thickened batter, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.

8

Sprinkle with more cereal, if desired.

9

Bake in center of 425-degree ovenuntil tops have taken slight tinge and edges are very lightly browned, abou8-9 minutes, rotating pans if browning irregularly.

10

Do not overbake.

11

Cool oracks.

12

Makes 16 (3-inch) muffies.

Currant-Bran Muffies Recipe

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