Why are purchased bran muffins darker?
Q: Purchased Bran muffins are dark in color. Recipes for bran muffins do not have ingredients that make the muffin dark. What ingredient needs to be added? I prefer the dark color and taste of purchased muffins but would to bake my own. Any suggestions? A: Purchased bran muffins that are darker in color may be because they contain dark molasses or dark brown sugar, or even a combination of both. Plus, the flour used is probably whole wheat flour instead of white, all-purpose flour. All of these ingredients would contribute to a darker muffin. Enjoy the recipes, Hope Pryor, Owner and Publisher of CooksRecipes.com. Return to Features Hope Pryor is the owner and publisher of CooksRecipes.com. She has had several years of schooling in the home arts and cooking and has over 30+ years of hands-on experience in her own kitchen mastering cooking skills which have earned her a reputation as an excellent and knowledgeable cook among family, friends and associates.
