1 (15 oz.) box raisin bran
1 c. cooking oil
3 c. sugar
4 beaten eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts, optional

Mix all dry ingredients. Add eggs, oil and milk; mix well. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Keeps nicely in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.