Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a bowl pour boiling water over shortening and cereals.
In a separate bowl, mix together all other ingredients.
Add the cereal mix and mix well.
Fill muffin cups 1/2 full and bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Makes 12 dozen.
Store unused batter in refrigerator. This batter can be kept in fridge for a week or more.
It's fun to put some in a jar and take to a friend or a shut-in or someone recuperating from an illness.
Be sure to put baking instructions on a tag or card.