2 c. 40% bran flakes
2 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening
5 c. flour
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. apples, diced finely
4 c. bran buds
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
5 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. sugar or 70 packets Sweet & Low

In large bowl, combine cereal and water. Mix well and let stand. In another bowl, combine eggs, shortening, Sweet and Low or sugar and buttermilk. Mix well and add to cereal mixture. Sift flour, soda and salt. Stir into bran mix. Add raisins and apples. Fill greased muffin pan 2/3 full and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Check for doneness and if necessary, cook for additional 5 minutes. Keep remaining batter in refrigerator in well covered jar for up to 7 weeks.