2 1/2 c. bran flakes, crushed (I used raisin bran)
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. salad oil

Grease 9 (2 1/2") muffin pan cups.

In large bowl with fork, mix first 4 ingredients. In small bowl with fork, beat egg, buttermilk, syrup and oil until blended. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until flour is moistened. Spoon into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Immediately remove from pans. Makes 9 muffins (large).

May use soured milk instead (2 teaspoons vinegar in 3/4 cup milk).