Gallon Muffin Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. All Bran Cereal
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. applesauce
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
4 eggs (or substitute Egg Beaters)
1 qt. low fat buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
4 c. oatmeal
Raisins, nuts, dates (optional)

Preparation

Mix together the All Bran and boiling water and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl mix the shortening, applesauce, sugar, molasses eggs, buttermilk and the All Bran mixture.
Add the flour, soda, salt and oatmeal.
Stir in raisins, nuts or dates. Fill muffin cups full.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
This recipe makes 6 dozen muffins.