Recipe #132: Honey Bran Muffins

Makes 12 large muffins

1 cup milk
1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
1 egg
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 1/2 cups bran flakes
1 cup chopped dates or raisins
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon

Combine milk and lemon juice or vinegar and set it aside to curdle.

Beat the egg in a mixing bowl and blend in the oil, honey and curdled milk.

Add the bran flakes and dates or raisins. Stir until just mixed.

Mix the rest of the dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl, then add the wet ingredients, stirring only until all ingredients are mixed.

Distribute evenly into 12 cup muffin tray or into large paper baking cups in muffin tray.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.