Baking · serves 2

Bran Muffins

Grated apple and apple sauce, so they're moist without being cake.

40 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 110g wheat bran
  • 140g plain flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 240ml milk
  • 105g soft brown sugar
  • 90ml sunflower oil
  • 60g apple sauce
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 apple, grated

Method

  1. Bran into a bowl, then sift the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon over it.
  2. Stir milk, sugar, oil, apple sauce and vanilla together.
  3. Dry into wet, whisked to a smooth batter.
  4. Fold in the grated apple.
  5. Cases filled evenly. 190°C for 20-25 minutes.

Questions people ask about Bran Muffins

How long does Bran Muffins take?

About 40 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Bran Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Bran Muffins ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Bran Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Bran Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Bran Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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