Instructions: Honey Smear: In bowl cream brown sugar with shortening, honey and water until smooth. Coat bottom and sides of 4 1/2 dozen muffin cups with Honey Smear.

Muffins: In bowl combine sugar, raisins, bran, honey, soda, salt, oil, eggs and buttermilk. Blend well. Stir in pastry flour to incorporate until smooth. Pour into pans prepared with Honey Smear. Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins test done. (2g fiber)

Yield: 4 1/2 dozen

NOTES : The analysis surprised me or reminded me that one way get low fat bakery is to cook for a crowd. The eggs and oil go a long way in this recipe for 4 1/2 dozen muffins. long enough to sneak in a sticky treat.

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