Bran Muffin Hearts

heart-shaped bran muffins with raspberry on top
Prep Time: 
10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook time
Number of Servings: 
Serves 24+
Recipe Source: 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bran buds
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 12 cups of sugar
  • 12 cups shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 12 cups flour
  • 2 12 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup All Bran

Directions

  1. Pour boiling water over the bran buds and let them cool.
  2. Cream the sugar and the shortening. Add the eggs.
  3. Add the flour and baking soda alternately with the buttermilk.
  4. Add the cooled bran bud mix and the All Bran.
  5. Spoon the muffin batter into lined or greased muffin pans, or greased heart pans.
  6. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes at 375 degrees until they are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Serve them warm or at room temperature with crushed red raspberries or jam.

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