Mary's Berry Bran Muffins

I am in Rochester for a PA school interview at RIT, and to visit my brother and his family. Mary made these delicious muffins my first morning here.

Mary’s Cranberry Bran Muffins

2 Cups flour
1 ½ cups wheat bran
¾ t fine salt
1 ½ t baking powder
¼ t baking soda
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
11 tablespons unsalted butter melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 T finely grated orange zest
2 t vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries or raspberries

1. preheat overn to 350. Line muffin pans with paper liners; set aside
2. place flour, bran, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Stir in sugar and set aside
3. whisk together buttermilk, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla in a large bowl
4. add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Gently stir in berries.
5. Divide batter among lined muffin cups. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes