Bran Muffins with California Raisins - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 2 Cups unprocessed bran
• 1 1 / 2 Cups California raisins, divided
• 1 1 / 2 Cups water, divided
• 1 / 2 Cup buttermilk or plain fat free yogurt
• 1 Teaspoon orange zest, finely chopped (about 1/3 of an orange)
• 1 / 2 Cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 / 2 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 extra large egg white
• 1 / 2 Cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 / 4 Cup stone ground whole wheat flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon kosher salt