6 c. (13.8 oz. box) All Bran
2 c. boiling water
1 c. Crisco, melted, cooled slightly
5 c. flour, sifted
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, well beaten
3 c. sugar or less
1 qt. buttermilk

Pour boiling water over 2 cups of the bran. Let stand while assembling other ingredients. Sift flour with soda and salt. In a large bowl, add beaten eggs, sugar, buttermilk and remaining 4 cups of bran. Add Crisco, dry ingredients and moistened bran. Stir well. Do not beat. Bake as needed at 400 degrees for 20 minutes in greased muffin tins. Mixture will keep six weeks or more in refrigerator. These are absolutely great. Dates, raisins, choped apples or chopped prunes may be added at baking time. Yield 48.