Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. Bran Buds
1 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
4 c. All-Bran

Preparation

Mix and set aside to cool the water and Bran Buds.
Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add the eggs and buttermilk.
Add the Bran Buds.
Sift the flour, soda and salt together.
Add to the shortening mixture.
Add the All-Bran and stir.
Add the nuts, raisins or dates as desired.
Can be stored in glass jars in refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
Recipe can be cut in half.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.