Best: Basic Muffin Mix:

In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, bran, milk powder, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

[for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cool, dry place. Stir well before using.]

Orange Date Loaf:

In large bowl, stir Best: Basic Muffin Mix with baking soda. In separate bowl, whisk together chopped dates, orange rind and juice, oil, eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour into greased 8x4-inch loaf pan; arrange quartered dates in line lengthwise on top. Bake in 350F 180 °C oven for 55 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes; remove loaf to rack and let cool completely. Makes 1 loaf, 16 slices.

Elizabeth Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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