Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 cups boiling water
5 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
5 cups flour
2 cups 40% bran flakes
4 cups all-bran cereal

Preparation

Mix 2 c boiling water and 5 t baking soda, let cool.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and blend well.
Add buttermilk alternatively w/ flour, mixing well.
Add baking soda/water mixture.
Blend in bran flakes and All Bran.
Store in frig at least 24 hours before using.
To make muffins: Spoon batter into greased (or paper-lined) muffin tins; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
NOTE: Batter will keep in frig for 6 wks.