6 c. Bran
2 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening, melted
3 c. sugar (or less)
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt

Pour the boiling water over 2 cups of Bran and let stand while assembling the other ingredients. Mix in shortening. Mix the rest 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 in the refrigerator. Makes 6 dozen. Dates, raisins and chopped apple can be added for variety just before baking.