Bran Muffins

Steps

• Soak: Stir the wheat bran into the buttermilk and let stand.
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  Tip: This is the step that keeps the finished muffin from tasting dry and sandy — bran mixed in dry keeps pulling moisture out of the rest of the batter, even during baking.

• Prep: Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
• Wet: Whisk the oil, molasses, and egg into the soaked bran mixture.
• Dry: Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together and fold in just until combined, then fold in the raisins if using.
• Bake: Divide among the muffin cups and bake until a skewer comes out clean.
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