Time

Prep: 15 minutes                              Ready In: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 c boiling water
• 6 c 100% bran cereal, separated
• 1 c shortening or margarine
• 2 c sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 5 c flour
• 5 t baking soda
• 1 t salt

Prep/Equipment

• Two medium bowls
• Muffin tins
• Muffin paper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In medium bowl, pour 2 c boiling water over 2 cups bran cereal.
3. In separate medium bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and buttermilk.  Add to bran mix.  Fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining 4 c of bran cereal.
4. Pour into muffin tins until ¾ full.
5. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.

Notes/Suggestions

Store in jars in fridge for up to 6 weeks or freeze.