Bran Muffins

1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. bran buds cereal
2 c. All-Bran cereal
2 c. sugar
1 c. plus 2 T. shortening
4 eggs
4 c. buttermilk

Flour mixture:
5 c. flour
2 t. salt
3 t. soda

Combine cereals and pour water over. Mix until water is absorbed. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and buttermilk. Add flour mixture to bran mixture. Spoon into greased muffin pan. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes.

Optional: Add 1 c. raisins or chocolate chips

Hints:
*This recipe can be easily halved.
*You can use all the same type of bran cereal ( I use all All-Bran).


by Cassy M.