An economical alternative to vending machine snacks, a quick batch of muffins also provides a great breakfast when you’re in a hurry.

1-3/4 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup bran
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup shortening

Preheat oven to 357°. Prepare muffin tins by lightly buttering or adding paper baking cups.

Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Melt the shortening. Beat the egg and add the milk, molasses and melted shortening. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to dampen. The batter may be a little lumpy, which is perfectly fine and actually desirable.

Fill each muffin cup approximately 2/3 full. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

Yield: 12 muffins.

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