Mormon Muffins from the Greenery Restaurant

Recently while visiting my sister and nephews, I tried these muffins at the Greenery Restaurant at Rainbow Gardens in Ogden, Utah. Well, actually I stole a hunk from my sister’s muffin and fell in love with the flavor! Luckily, she purchased a six-pack of the heavenly treats (along with some honey butter) to bring home for the next morning’s breakfast. Yummmm.

So, in a nutshell, the Greenery Restaurant is famous for these muffins and kind enough to share the recipe with all of us. You can find it online at the restaurant’s Web site, www.rainbowgardens.com, or simply use the recipe I typed up below.

Thanks, Greenery Restaurant, for a delicious meal and a great breakfast treat!

Mormon Muffins from The Greenery Restaurant

2 cups boiling water

5 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 quart buttermilk

5 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups All Bran Cereal

2 cups 40% Bran Flakes

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1)      Add soda to boiling water and set aside.

2)      Whip shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

3)      Add the eggs slowly. Mix well.

4)      Add the buttermilk, flour, salt and mix again.

5)      Add the soda water very slowly.

6)      Gently fold the cereals and the walnuts into the mix.

7)      Cover with plastic and store in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

8)      Spoon 1/8 cup into greased muffin tins.

9)      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with honey butter, if desired.

NOTE: Muffin mix must sit in the refrigerator over night before baking. Muffin mix will last one week, covered and refrigerated. Yields 3 dozen muffins.