Easy Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups all-bran cereal (not flakes)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup margarine, softened
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk

Preparation

Combine cereal and water; let stand 10 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cereal mixture. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes. Yield: 5-6 dozen. Editor's Note: Batter may be stored covered in refrigerator for 6 weeks; do not stir. Bake as directed.