1 c. 100% Bran
1 c. milk
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted shortening

Combine bran and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Add molasses and egg. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to bran mixture. Quickly stir in melted shortening. Fill greased muffin pans two-thirds full and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.