Comments on: Seven Week Bran Muffins

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:33:01 +0000

In reply to Molly.

Hi Molly!
I’m SO glad you found it. It is a family favorite. A bran muffin even the kids like.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Enjoy the Muffins!
Norine

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:46:07 +0000

I made this recipe over 30 years ago and lost it. I have tried to find a recipe similar to no avail. Finally I found it. Thank you.

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:07:45 +0000

In reply to EarlyBird.

Sounds like a good plan to give it a try! You can substitute honey in this recipe. I understand your concerns. This does make a LOT of muffins!
Thank you for stopping by and sharing with us.
Have a great week!
Norine

By: EarlyBird

EarlyBird — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:23:26 +0000

Wow, that’s a lot of sugar! I’m looking for the recipe I used to use. This is similar. I think I’ll try this with maybe 1/2 cup brown sugar instead of 2-1/2 cups. That might be more in line with the delicious muffin recipe a doctor from a long time ago gave to me.

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:53:29 +0000

In reply to Mia.

Hi Mia!
You do have to use Crisco in this recipe. It’s lighter than butter. Because the crisco breaks into little bits it creates air pockets as it melts during baking. If the butter was melted then that would explain the batter not rising. Also I recommend checking the date on your baking soda and baking powder to make sure they haven’t expired. These muffins generally rise beautifully.
Sorry.
Norine

By: Mia

Mia — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:16:40 +0000

I made some and they didn’t rise, and we’re not fluffy. What did I do wrong. I did put butter instead of shorting.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:47:37 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline.

@norine@norinesnest.com,
The fact that it was difficult to find this recipe was not a criticism. I was just commenting on the fact that all the bran muffin recipes That are easy to find just don’t stack up to this one. When I offer a guest a bran muffin, they usually say they don’t like bran muffins. Then they try this one and change their mind entirely.
I loved your post and all of your comments. Thank you for responding

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:18:08 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline.

Hi Jacqueline!
I’m so sorry it was hard to find this recipe. Is there something you can suggest that would have made it easier for you to find..or were you just speaking in general terms. Bran Buds would work great in this recipe. I appreciate your tips. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you’re having a great week and will stop back again soon.

Happy Nesting,
Norine

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:24:44 +0000

This recipe was very difficult to find. It is so close to the one I have used for almost 50 years. Instead of brand flakes, I have used brand buds. And instead of shortening I now use butter. Also, the mixing directions are a little different. I cream the butter and sugar and then add in the eggs and then the flour and buttermilk alternatively. I add the all bran cereal and then the brand buds that have been soaking in the boiling water. I’m sure that they are very much like yours. I’ve never tasted the brand muffin that I really liked until this one.

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