Refrigerator Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Nabisco 100% Bran
2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. shortening
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
4 c. Bran Buds
5 tsp. salt
5 tsp. soda
6 c. flour
3 to 4 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over 100% Bran and let stand.
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add buttermilk, bran and boiling water; mix.
Add Bran Buds, then add dry ingredients.
Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 19 minutes or until brown on top.
Can add raisins with dry ingredients if desired.