Bran Muffins
This is another truly iconic antipodean recipe. If you ever travel to the wonderful shores of New Zealand in particular, or Australia the Bran Muffin will always appear on the menu. Every household will make and bake these delicious muffins, full of natural bran for those who seek a little internal help if ones systems are slow and sluggish.
I love them plain or with sultanas or even baked with a few fresh blueberries. Delicious hot or cold, and due to the addition of bran, these snack treats have the hidden benefit of being good for you.
Ingredients
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1 cup plain flour- 128g sieved
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt- optional
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1 tbsp caster sugar
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1 1/2 cups of bran
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1 tbsp golden syrup- maple syrup or honey
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1 tb butter- 45g or alternative non dairy fat
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1 cup of milk- 250ml or alternative non dairy milk
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 egg- beaten
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60g sultanas- optional
Instructions
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Prepare muffin tins:
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01 Lightly butter or use paper cases.
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Muffin mix:
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02 Sift flour, baking powder and salt (optional) into a bowl. Add sugar and bran. Mix well. Add the sultanas.
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03 Melt butter and golden syrup together.
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04 Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, add the butter and syrup and add all this liquid to the dry flour ingredients. Add the beaten egg and mix well.
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Bake:
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05 Spoon into the prepared muffin tins and bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch and golden brown.
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06 Allow to cool before storing in an airtight tin. Enjoy at anytime with tea or coffee.
Notes
I make these bran muffins with dairy but if you wish to use non dairy alternatives, please go ahead. Just keep the quantities the same. I like them with sultanas but of course, it is perfectly acceptable to add chopped dried dates or apricots as well as fresh blueberries.
