PLUM WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS

Plum Walnut Bran Muffins image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup bran flake cereal, crushed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup quartered orange-flavored or regular dried plums
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°. Grease 12 medium muffin cups, 2 3/4x1 1/4 inches, with shortening; or line muffin cups with paper baking cups and spray with cooking spray.
Mix flour, cereal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl with spoon. Stir in egg, buttermilk and oil just until moistened. Gently stir in plums and walnuts. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the granulated sugar on each muffin.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg