2 c. 100% bran cereal
4 c. All-Bran flakes
1 qt. buttermilk
1 c. butter flavored shortening
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
5 c. sifted flour
5 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Combine cereals in a large bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water to dry cereal. Let stand for several minutes. Stir in buttermilk. Cream shortening and sugar together in bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bran mixture to shortening mixture. Mix well. Sift flour, soda, and salt together.

Stir into bran mixture until mixed. Cover. Refrigerate until needed. Will keep up to 30 days.

Bake muffins in 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until muffins test done. (Add nuts and blueberries for a special treat. Allow mixture to set for at least 1 day before baking any muffins.