Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, measure and resift twice with salt and baking powder.
2. 2
   Cream butter and blend in sugar; add egg and beat until fluffy.
3. 3
   Add bran and milk; stir until well mixed, then let stand a few minutes until bran takes up most of the liquid.
4. 4
   Finally add flour mixture, stirring only until flour has disappeared.
5. 5
   Fill buttered muffin pans 2/3 full.
6. 6
   Bake in a moderately hot oven at 400° for 30 minutes or until muffins are nicely browned.
7. 7
   Serve piping hot with plenty of butter.
8. 8
   Makes 8 large or 12 small muffins.