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Put the raisins in the boiling water to soak. Set aside.
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Mix together the bran, flour sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and walnuts and flax seeds (if using) in a large bowl.
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Mix the egg replacer with the 1/4 cup of soy milk. Using a food processor (especially a mini one) at this point is handy but not necessary. Add the apple sauce and molasses and mix well.
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Using a sieve, strain the raisins and reserve the water.
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Coat the raisins with some flour.
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Pour all the wet ingredients (soy milk, applesauce/molasses mixture and raisin water &c.) into the dry ingredients and mix.
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Add the raisins.
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Mix the batter together and let stand while the oven heats up.
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Line 12 muffin tins with paper muffin cups or spray with non-stick spray.
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Heat the oven to 400 F and bake for 15-20. The muffins are ready when a toothpick comes out dry.