Molasses Bran Muffins

2 cups whole bran cereal
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda

Soften whole bran cereal in molasses and milk for about 10 minutes. Sift together flour salt and soda; add egg. Mix all ingredients together. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.