Roseann’s Six Week Bran Muffins

2 C. boiling water
5 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening or margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp salt
1 quart buttermilk
5 to 6 cups flour
4 c. All Bran Cereal
2 cups Bran flakes

Add soda to boiling water and let cool. Mix ingredients in order given.
(May use powdered buttermilk.) Fruit may be added, dates, raisins, or
blueberries. Place in muffin tins and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Batter will store in refrigerator up to 6 weeks