Sour Cream Bran Muffins

Sour cream contributes flavor and moistness in these bran and raisin muffins.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup bran

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in egg, sour cream, and dark molasses. Stir in raisins. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and bran. Add to sour cream mixture, and stir until just combined. Spoon into greased muffin tins.
3. Bake in a preheated 400°F (205°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Let cool completely on wire rack.

Makes 12 muffins.