Recipe of the Week - Buttermilk, Bran & Blueberry Muffins
From Pastel Restaurants
· 3 c / 750 ml natural bran
· 2 c / 500 ml whole-wheat flour
· ½ c / 125 ml granulated sugar
· 1 T / 15 mL baking powder
· 1 t / 5 ml baking soda
· 2 eggs, beaten
· 2 c / 500 ml buttermilk
· 1/3 c / 75 mL vegetable oil
· ½ c / 125 mL molasses
· 1 c / 250 mL fresh or frozen blueberries
In large bowl, mix together bran, flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil and molasses; pour into bran mixture and stir just enough to moisten, being careful not to over mix. Folk in blueberries.
Spoon into non-stick or paper-lined large muffin tins filling almost to the top. Bake in 375 degree F / 190 degree C for about 25 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove fromoven & let stand for 2’ before removing muffins from tin. Makes about 20 muffins. 160 calories, good niacin, iron, fibre.