5 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar + 1 c. white sugar
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
2 c. 40% Bran Flakes
2 c. all bran
2 c. chopped nuts

Add soda to boiling water. Cool. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and blend well. Stir in buttermilk, flour and salt; add soda and water. Combine remaining dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Fill well greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Store remaining batter in refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 6 weeks when stored in air tight plastic container.