Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1 c. Bran Buds (brand name)
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
small can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring
2 c. 100% bran cereal (All-Bran)
3/4 c. raisins (optional)
3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over Bran Buds.
Set aside.
Cream margarine and sugars for 2 minutes. Add eggs.
Continue mixing for 30 seconds.
Add buttermilk and continue mixing for 1 minute. Scrape bowl.