Icebox Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. bran
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. salad oil
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. dates (optional)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over 2 cups bran and set aside.
Cream oil and sugar.
Add eggs, beat well.
Mix in buttermilk and dry ingredients.
Add bran mixture and 1 cup dry bran.
Add options.