1 1/2 c. whole bran cereal
1 c. milk
1 beaten egg
1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tbsp. toasted wheat germ
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine bran and milk; let stand 3 minutes. Stir in egg, molasses, and butter; set aside. Combine flours, wheat germ, baking powder, and soda. Make well in center. Add bran mixture; stir until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill 2/3 full. Bake in 400 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Freezes well. Makes 12.