BRAN-MUFFINS-2(D)        USENET Cookbook        BRAN-MUFFINS-2(D)

BRAN MUFFINS

     BRAN-MUFFINS-2 - Tasty muffins with bran and dried fruit

     This is a simple New Zealand recipe based on "golden syrup".
     The muffins make a delicious alternative to scones.  We eat
     them buttered, either hot or cold.  I've added the dried
     fruit to the original recipe as it makes them much more
     interesting.

INGREDIENTS (Makes 12)
     1 cup     flour
     1/2 tsp   salt
     1 tsp     baking powder
     1 1/2 cups
               unprocessed bran
     1 tsp     baking soda
     1         egg
     4 tsp     golden syrup
     1 Tbsp    butter
     6 Tbsp    sugar
     1 cup     milk
     1 cup     sultanas (or substitute raisins, dates, etc.)

PROCEDURE
          (1)  Preheat oven to 425 deg. F.  Dissolve the soda in
               the milk.

          (2)  Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.

          (3)  Beat the egg well, then add the milk/soda.

          (4)  Add the golden syrup and butter which have been
               heated together to melt the butter.

          (5)  Add the dry ingredients and mix quickly.

          (6)  Put into greased muffin tins and bake for 12-15
               minutes at 425 deg. F.

NOTES
     Golden syrup is a very thick sugar syrup that is readily
     available in countries where people drive on the left-hand
     side of the road, but seems to be rare elsewhere. If the
     gourmet section of your supermarket does not carry it, you
     could try substituting some kind of honey, such as sage
     honey.

     Any dried fruit can be used instead of sultanas, e.g.
     raisins, dates - whatever strikes your fancy.

RATING
     Difficulty: easy.  Time: 30 minutes.  Precision: approximate
     measurement OK.

CONTRIBUTOR
     Peter C. Maxwell
     University of New South Wales, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
     peterm%cad.unsw.oz@uunet.uu.net
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