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Honey-Bran Muffins With Cheddar Cheese – Bon Appetit

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These Honey-Bran Muffins offer a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a unique snack. The combination of unprocessed wheat bran and all-purpose flour creates a tender yet textured crumb, while the sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich, salty depth that contrasts beautifully with the natural sweetness of the honey. A hint of ground nutmeg provides a warm, aromatic finish. These muffins are moist and satisfying, making them an excellent choice for brunch gatherings or a quick on-the-go meal. The recipe is straightforward, requiring simple mixing and baking, resulting in golden-brown tops and a soft interior. Serve them warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 261.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Honey-Bran Muffins offer a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a unique snack. The combination of unprocessed wheat bran and all-purpose flour creates a tender yet textured crumb, while the sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich, salty depth that contrasts beautifully with the natural sweetness of the honey. A hint of ground nutmeg provides a warm, aromatic finish. These muffins are moist and satisfying, making them an excellent choice for brunch gatherings or a quick on-the-go meal. The recipe is straightforward, requiring simple mixing and baking, resulting in golden-brown tops and a soft interior. Serve them warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 cup Unprocessed wheat bran*
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large Egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. 1
    Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400&# 194;°F (204ðC).
  2. 2
    Line twelve 1/3-cup muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until blended.
  5. 5
    Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. 7
    Divide batter equally among the prepared muffin cups.
  8. 8
    Bake until tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Transfer muffin tin to a rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 261.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 528.9mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 55.7g19%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 9.3g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Unprocessed wheat bran is available at natural foods stores and in the cereal or health food section of most supermarkets.

Ensure the butter is melted but cooled slightly before adding to the wet mixture to prevent cooking the egg.

For best results, do not overmix the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients, as this can lead to tough muffins.

Keywords: bran, cheddar, cheese, honey, muffins, breakfast, baking, buttermilk, nutmeg, savory, sweet, healthy, fiber, quick bread, snack, brunch
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