2 cups 100% Bran cereal
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups Bran Buds
6 cups flour
1 quart buttermilk
2 cups boiling water
2 cups plus 3 Tablespoons shortening
5 teaspoons baking soda
5 teaspoons salt

Pour the boiling water over the 2 cups of 100% All Bran and let stand.

Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add buttermilk and the Bran and water mixture. Mix well and add the Bran Buds and then all the dry ingredients. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.