Mix these three and let stand till cool:
(Pour the hot water over the 2 kinds of cereal in a large mixing bowl and stir till soft)
3 C All bran
2 C 40% Bran Flakes
2 C boiling water
Mix these together; then add to bran mixture:
1 C shortening
2 C sugar
Add:
4 eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
5 C flour
5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
Let stand overnight
Stir well each time you use it.
Bake in muffin tins.
*Can add raisins or chopped nuts (whatever amount you like; can add to each individual muffin before cooking - or can add to entire mixture)
Bake @ 375* about 20-25 minutes (or 400* for 15-20 minutes)
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and bake as many or as few as you want - Keep covered in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks
Makes approx. 1 gallon batter (3 1/2 - 4 dozen)
