Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. 100% bran cereal
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. oleo
3 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. salt
5 tsp. soda
4 c. All-Bran cereal

Preparation

Pour boiling water over 100% bran cereal and let cool.
Cream sugar and shortenings.
Add eggs, cooled 100% bran and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients.
Add All-Bran.
Stir until moistened well. Store in covered dish.
Can be kept in refrigerator 6 weeks.
When ready to use, add raisins, dates, nuts, etc. and bake in muffin pans at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.