Bran Muffins
["1 stick butter or margarine", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 c. white sugar", "3/4 c. oil", "4 eggs", "2 1/2 c. Bran, soaked in 2 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "3 1/2 c. flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3 Tbsp. wheat germ", "pinch of salt", "1 c. chopped dates or any dry fruit", "nuts (if desired)"]
["Cream butter; add eggs and sugar gradually.", "Add dry ingredients and chopped dates.", "Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.", "Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Makes 3 to 4 dozen.", "Believe it or not, I get compliments every time I make these."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "oil", "eggs", "Bran", "cinnamon", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "germ", "salt", "dates", "nuts"]