Little America’s Bran Muffins are the most deliciously moist and perfect bran muffins you will ever have. The famous Little America hotel has a buffet breakfast that is so incredible. Everything is delicious but the bran muffins were the highlight for me! When I came home I searched the web and found the recipe from Little America’s Website. I was so excited to give them a try and they did not disappoint! These muffins have lots of healthy whole grains like oats, wheat and bran. I made 24 muffins and by 1:00 in the afternoon my children had eaten them all gone. I will be making another batch a.s.a.p and enjoying them for breakfast all week. Love at first bite!
Ingredients
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 10 oz. golden raisins
- ¾ cup bran flakes
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp. whole milk
- 4 oz. dates chopped
- 2 oz. butter melted
- 2¼ cup chopped walnuts
- pinch of salt
- MUFFIN GLAZE
- 7½ oz. crisco shortening
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ oz. all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp. maple extract
- 2 tbsp. hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 380 degrees.
- In a large bowl, blend all the bran muffin ingredients, except the walnuts and then set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, blend all the glaze sauce ingredients to form a smooth paste.
- Brush the glaze sauce on the inside of the pan in each muffin cup.
- Place 1 oz. of chopped walnuts in the pan at the bottom of each muffin cup and top with the muffin mix.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes at 380 degrees or until knife comes out clean. Serve muffins warm.
