Ready to go honey bran muffins

 
                       Ready to Go Honey Bran Muffins
 
 Recipe By     : NordicWare - Betty Crocker
 Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  cup           100% all bran or bran flakes
      1/2  cup           boiling water
      1/4  cup           honey
      1/2  cup           sugar
      1/4  cup           shortening
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1                    egg
    1 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
    1      cup           buttermilk
    1      cup           100% all-bran or bran flakes
 
 In medium mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup bran, boiling water and honey.  Set
 aside.  In large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, soda and salt at
 medium speed of electric mixer until blended.  Beat in egg.  Stir in half
 the flour.  Add bran mixture and remaining 1 cup bran.  Mix well.  Line Eggs
 'N Muffin cups with paper baking cups.  Fill cups half full of batter.
 Microwave 6 muffins at high for 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes, or until muffins are
 no longer moist on top.  Repeat with remaining batter.  About 2 dozen
 muffins.
 
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