6 c. bran
2 c. boiling water
1 c. butter, melted
3 c. sugar, may use less
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
Dates; optional
Raisins; optional
Chopped apple; optional

Pour the boiling water over 2 cups bran and let stand while assembling other ingredients. Mix in butter and balance of bran with sugar, eggs, and buttermilk. Sift flour with soda and salt. Combine all ingredients and bake as needed, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Mixture will keep 6 weeks or more in the refrigerator. Makes 6 dozen.