1 c. All Bran
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. unsulphured molasses
1 egg
1/4 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. raisins or finely cut, pitted dates
1 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine All Bran, milk and molasses. Let stand until most of the moisture is taken up. Add egg and shortening; beat well. Stir in raisins.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to All Bran mixture, stirring only until combined.

Fill greased muffin pans 3/4 full.

Bake 400°F for about 20 minutes.

Yield: 12 muffins, 2 1/2 inches diameter.