2 c boiling water
2 c. bran flakes
1 c. shortening
4 beaten eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking soda
3 c. sugar
1 heaping tsp. salt
4 c. All Bran

Pour boiling water over the bran flakes and let cool. Cream together the shortening and sugar. In the creamed mixture, add the beaten eggs, buttermilk, and cooled flakes. Mix well. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Add All Bran to dry mixture. Place in refrigerator in a covered sealed bowl and use as desired. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes many muffins. Raisins, nuts, or chopped apples may be added.