Steve's Famous Wheat Bran Muffins

Sometimes you just have to blow your own horn and this is one of those times for me.  I make the absolute best bran muffins in the world!  Don't believe me... well, here's my recipe.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.





INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cut wheat bran
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low fat milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs

PREPARATION:
Combine all dry ingredients.  Then combine all of the liquid ingredients. and blend both together.  Place in muffin cups or sprayed muffin tin.
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes then sink your teeth into these wonderfully delicious muffin creations.

You can also add raisins or dates to this recipe and make it even better.
Happy Eating
Steve

OLD FRUIT NEVER DIES, IT JUST GOES DOWN A DIFFERENT ROAD

Thought we would share a few nifty kitchen tips this week. Here's the first of many.

A GREAT TIP FOR OLD FRUIT:

Instead of throwing away fruit when it gets a little too ripe (and your family turns it's collective nose up at it) try this. Cut off all the bad spots and peel the fruit. Use it to top ice-cream, or to bake breads, or best of all, to make an old-fashioned cobbler with.

HOWEVER... If none of these ideas thrill you, here's a really inventive one: again you cut and clean the fruit. Drop chunks into a large covered jar with a half bottle of brandy in it. (I don't drink but you get the picture). Let the mixture set, adding fruit whenever you have it. Soon, in a couple of months, you have a great dessert topping and a crowd pleaser for your next "adult" party. At least that's what I've been told. Most can't remember eating it. :)

HAPPY SAVING!
Steve and Kim