3 c. 100% Bran cereal
1 c. hot water
1 stick melted butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 pt. buttermilk
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. butter whipped until fluffy
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. white raisins
1 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix bran cereal, water, butter, sugar, eggs and buttermilk together until moist. Do not over mix. Add baking soda and flour. Fill muffin cups or greased muffin tins approximately 1/2 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve warm with flavor butter. Batter can be stored in container approximately 1 week.

Flavored Butter: Whip butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Serve with warm muffins. Makes 2 dozen.