2 tbsp. shortening 3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar * 1 c. flour
1 egg 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. All-Bran cereal 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
Blend shortening and sugar. Add egg. Beat well. Stir in All-Bran cereal and milk. Let soak till most of moisture is taken up. Sift flour with salt and baking powder. Add to first mixture. Stir only till flour disappears. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Makes 8 large muffins.
*NOTE: 1/2 c. corn syrup may be used instead of sugar. Reduce milk to 1/3 cup.
VARIATIONS
PRUNE: Add 1/2 c. chopped cooked prunes.
BACON: Add 1/4 c. crisp, diced cooked bacon.
NUT: Add 1/2 c. chopped walnuts.
ORANGE: Add 2 tbsp. grated rind to dry ingredients.
RAISIN, DATE OR FIG: Add 1/2 c. fruit.
SPICED: Add 1 tbsp. molasses to creamed mixture, and 1/2 tsp. ginger or 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients.