Bran Muffins

Steps

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1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
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2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine wheat bran with buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes to hydrate the bran and make it soft and chewy.
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3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until combined.
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4. 4
   Line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners.
   ≈1:35
5. 5
   Stir the hydrated bran mixture to ensure it is evenly moistened and there are no dry pockets.
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6. 6
   Add golden raisins or your choice of add-ins (nuts, coconut, etc.) to the bran mixture and stir to combine.
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7. 7
   Add vegetable oil to the bran mixture and mix in gently.
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8. 8
   Add the egg and fold it in gently.
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9. 9
   Stir in vanilla extract and brown sugar, mixing gently.
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10. 10
    Add the flour mixture to the bran mixture and fold together until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
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11. 11
    Divide the batter among the muffin liners, using about a quarter cup per muffin. Optionally top with a sprinkle of bran or brown sugar for extra texture and appearance.
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12. 12
    Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
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13. 13
    Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
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