Baptist Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. All-Bran
2 c. Shredded Wheat
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. dates, cut small
5 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 qt. buttermilk

Preparation

Mix water with cereals.
Let cool.
Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
Sift all dry ingredients together.
Mix alternating with buttermilk.
Add soaked cereals.
Add raisins and dates.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.