3 c. brown sugar
2 c. Nabisco 100% bran cereal
5 c. flour
4 eggs
2 c. raisins or dates
2 tbsp. molasses
1 c. Crisco
1 qt. buttermilk
4 c. bran flakes
2 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt

Pour boiling water over 100% bran cereal and let stand while creaming sugar, Crisco and eggs. Add buttermilk, flour, salt, baking soda and mix. Add 100% bran, bran flakes, raisins, dates and molasses. Mix and bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Excess batter may be stored in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.