1 (15 oz.) box Raisin Bran
3 c. sugar
5 c. plain flour
5 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. salt
4 eggs (beaten)
1 c. melted shortening (1/2 oil, 1/2 butter)
2 tsp. vanilla
1 qt. buttermilk

Mix first 6 ingredients together. Mix last 4 ingredients together. Now mix the 2 mixtures together. Stir well. Bake 400 degrees 15 minutes as cupcakes or all together. Can keep in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.