Bran-Oatmeal Muffin Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. 100% Bran cereal
2 c. sugar (white or brown)
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour (plain)
5 tsp. baking soda
4 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Pour boiling water over bran; set aside.
Mix together rest of ingredients.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs, buttermilk, flour, baking soda and salt.
Add water bran mixture to oatmeal mixture.
Bake at 375\u00b0 in muffin pan, 20 to 25 minutes.
Will keep in refrigerator in airtight container for 3 months.
Yields 8 dozen medium muffins.