Carol's Bran Muffins
These delightful banana bran muffins are moist, flavorful, and bursting with raisins in every bite. The combination of ripe bananas, soft bran sticks, and plump raisins creates a wholesome and satisfying treat. With a hint of lemon and a sprinkle of salt, these muffins offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Enjoy them warm for a comforting breakfast or snack.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 240g/8½oz bran
- 100g/3½oz butter
- 200g/7oz caster sugar
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 free-range eggs
- 1 lemon
- 450ml/16fl oz milk
- 300g/10½oz plain flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 220g/½ lb raisins or sultanas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- Pour half of the bran sticks into a large mixing bowl. Pour over 200ml/7fl oz boiling water. Set aside until the bran sticks have softened and absorbed most of the water and the water has cooled.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add portions of the mashed banana and beaten egg a little at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix together the lemon juice and milk, then add the mixture to the muffin batter a little at a time, beating after each addition, until all of the liquid has been incorporated into the batter.
- Add the cooled, softened bran mixture to the batter and stir well to combine. (NB: At this point, the mixture will look as if it has curdled, but don't worry.)
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the batter mixture and stir until combined.
- Add the salt, then stir in the raisins or sultanas and the remaining bran sticks until well combined.
- Place one paper muffin case or one large square of greaseproof paper into each well of a 24-hole muffin tin. Divide the muffin batter equally among the muffin cases.
- Transfer the muffins to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until risen, golden-brown and cooked through. (NB: The muffins are cooked through when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.)
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 20-24
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