1 c. milk
1 1/2 c. whole bran flakes (Kellogg's 40 +)
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Add milk to bran; let stand until absorbed. Cream sugar, shortening, and egg until light. Stir thoroughly the remaining ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend into creamed mixture alternately with bran mixture. Stir until combined. Fill paper baking cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes. Makes approximately 12 muffins.