1 c. boiling water
3 c. Bran Flakes
1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. buttermilk

Pour boiling water over bran and let stand a few minutes. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk and combine with bran mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Can add raisins and nuts if desired. This batter can be kept in refrigerator 4-6 weeks and make a batch whenever desired.