Bran muffins

Mix together in a bowl:
⅓ cup corn oil
l/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg (any size)
1 cup buttermilk, or sour milk (or regular or skim milk to which 1 tbsp. lemon juice has been added)

Add:
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ cup chopped dates or raisins

Add:
2¾ cups of bran (processed flakes or bran buds)

Or, for more nourishment:
2 cups bran and ½ cup wheat germ

Mix thoroughly and fill greased muffin cups. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden
brown.