You all would appreciate a good bran muffin recipe, right?

Mix:
3 T. canola oil
2 eggs
2 T. honey and or/molasses
1 c. milk

Mix (in another bowl):
1/2 c. wheat flour
1/2 c. white flour
1 c. bran (I buy in bulk at Whole Paycheck)
3 t. baking powder
pinch salt
1/4 c. sugar
raisins (optional)

Mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients only until combined.

Pour into 12 lined muffin cups. Bake 18 minutes at 425 degrees.

These are not tough at "healthy" tasting-- they are light and yummy. And, rumor has it, they do wonder's for Ben W.'s intestinal tract.

Italian Muffins

Caron requested this recipe. These are savory muffins, by the way-- better to be served with dinner than with orange juice at breakfast.

Italian Muffins

1/4 c. dried tomatoes, soaked in boiling water to soften
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
2 T. sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/4 c. oil
1 c. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c. hard cheese, grated
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
3/4 c. milk

Oil 12 muffin tins.

In skillet, cook mushrooms and garlic in a bit of oil until most of liquid is evaporated.

In med. bowl, mix flour, cheese, sugar, powder, salt and soda. Make a well and pour in the combo of egg, milk, and oil. Stir in mushrooms and chopped tomatoes (drained) just until moistened.

Spoon batter into cups. Sprinkle with more cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.