3/4 c  Brown sugar
1    Egg
1 pn Salt
1 c  Natural bran
1/2 c  Sour milk
Shortening the size of an
-egg (approx. 1/4 cup)
1 c  Flour
1 ts (scant) baking soda
1 ts Baking powder

Cream shortening & sugar & add the egg & beat. Add the bran & the sour milk
in which the soda has been dissolved. Add flour, baking powder & salt. Bake
at 375F for 15-20 mins. Dates may be added. Cook the dates with a little
water & let them cool. Mix the date mixture with flour before adding to
batter. Makes 8 large muffins. (Pour maple syrup over these for a yummy
dessert).