Country Cranberry Muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries (1 3/4 cups whole berries)

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 cup 100% wheat bran

Directions:

In medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Place rinsed cranberries in blender container, cover and process until coarsely chopped. Place cranberries in small bowl; stir in 1/2 cup flour mixture to coat cranberries; set aside. 

Add eggs, milk, and butter to remaining flour mixture, stirring until moistened. Fold in cranberry-flour mixture and bran. Spoon batter into lightly greased 2 1/2" muffin tins. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

While muffins are baking, prepare Cranberry-Orange Sauce.

Spread 2 teaspoons sauce over each hot muffin.