Yummy Bran Muffins

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing each cup or lining with paper muffin liners. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the milk to lightly curdle. This creates a wonderful tenderness in the muffins.

Recipe View Add the bran cereal to the milk mixture and let soak for another 5 minutes, until softened. This step is crucial for preventing dry muffins. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Sifting ensures a light and airy texture. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently stir in the soaked bran mixture until evenly distributed. Fold in the raisins. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The muffins should be nicely browned and spring back lightly when touched. (16-18 minutes)

Recipe View Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.