Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bran flakes
1 c. shortening
4 eggs, beaten
5 c. flour
1 qt. buttermilk
2 c. boiling water
4 c. all-bran
3 c. sugar
5 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
date/raisins (optional)

Preparation

Pour water over bran and all-bran flakes and soak.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add 4 eggs, soda, flour and salt. Alternately add 1 quart buttermilk and dry ingredients.
Add dates or raisins if desired.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.