Pineapple Bran Muffins

Name: Pineapple Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/3 cups bran cereal; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/3 cup honey; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

"These super-moist muffins are just right for breakfast," says Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire. Tidbits of pineapple add a touch of sweetness to their mild bran flavor.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/3 cups bran cereal
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup honey
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cereal. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, cream and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pineapple. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.