Ingredients
3/4 cup All-Bran1/2 cup boiling water2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 egg, beaten3-1/2 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon butter, melted
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine bran and boiling water; set aside. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and salt. Add egg and yeast mixture; mix well. Add bran mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; divide each half into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place balls into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks.
