Molasses Bran Muffins

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I love molasses and had some bran flakes that were too stale to enjoy.  This was the perfect way to use them up.  Although they started to seriously dry out after the second day.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups skim milk
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups bran flakes cereal
• 1/2 cup raisins
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• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
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• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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• In a separate medium bowl, mix skim milk, molasses, egg, and vegetable oil. Mix in the bran cereal. Thoroughly stir in the flour mixture. Transfer to the prepared muffin pan.
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• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.