Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

Whisk the flour, bran, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a separate container such as a liquid measuring cup, stir together the milk, oil, cider vinegar, and vanilla.

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture. Stir the ingredients together just until blended. Don't overmix the batter.

Step 5

Fold in the raisins.

Step 6

Divide the batter among the muffin cups.

Step 7

Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes, or until slightly darkened and domed on top. To test for doneness, gently press a finger into the top of a muffin. It will spiring back if the muffin is done.

Step 8

Transfer the muffin tin to a cooling rack and let the muffins cool for at least a few minutes before removing them from the tins.