3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
pinch salt
1 cup natural bran
1/2 cup sour milk
shortening the size of an egg (approx. 1/4 cup)
1 cup flour
1 scant teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Cream shortening and sugar, add the egg, and beat. Add the bran and sour milk in which the soda has been dissolved. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Bake at 375F for 15-20 mins.
Dates may be added. Cook the dates with a little water and let them cool. Mix the date mixture with flour before adding to batter.
Makes 8 large muffins. Pour maple syrup over these for a yummy dessert.