Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup ground oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 Tablespoon salt
- 1 cup bran flakes cereal
- 2 cups bran cereal bran nuggets
Method
- In a small saucepan or in a microwave-safe bowl using a microwave, boil the water, then add the baking soda. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in buttermilk.
- In another large bowl, combine bran flakes and bran cereal. Pour the cooled baking soda water over the cereals and toss gently.
- Stir flour, ground oats, ground flaxseed, and salt into the buttermilk mixture, mixing only until incorporated.
- Fold the cereal mixture into the buttermilk mixture. Mix until blended.
- Fill muffin liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.