Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. bran (1 box, not bran flakes)
2 c. boiling water
1 c. melted shortening (Crisco)
3 c. sugar
4 beaten eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Put 2 cups bran in large mixing bowl; pour boiling water over top.
Mix in shortening and rest of bran; add rest of ingredients and mix well.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Dough keeps in fridge for 6 weeks or more.
Add raisins or nuts before baking.