Aside from the obvious play on words, they are dark and sticky—much like the situation that Bran has been in from the moment he climbed that tower for the last time. They are also full of fiber and nourishment. Perfect for tucking away in a pack and taking with you when you're trekking through the cold, rugged, unforgiving North.
Time to prepare for the darkness.
Never fear the darkness, Bran. The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother's milk. Darkness will make you strong.
Game of Thrones Food Battle
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- Evelyne – July 12: Anglesey Eggs for House Banefort
- Heather – July 13: Bran Muffins
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Yield: 12-13 muffins
Bran Muffins
prep time: 20 MINScook time: 15 MINStotal time: 35 mins
Loaded with wheat bran and studded with chopped dates, these are bran muffins your family will actually request!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried dates
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with paper liners.
- Stir the wheat bran and buttermilk together in a large bowl and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- After ten minutes, push the wet bran over to one side of the bowl and combine the brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in the other side; stir that half together until combined, then stir the bran mixture into it.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together over the bowl, then stir until just combined; fold in the dates.
- Divide mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tins. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for ~15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Once completely cool, these can be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 48 hours, and refrigerated for a bit longer, if needed.
Variations:
- If you make these in fall or winter, try adding 1/2-1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or some other combination of warming spices to the batter (with the dry additions).
- Try using chopped dried apples or raisins (regular or golden) in place of the chopped dried dates.
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