Bran Muffins

6 cups bran cereal (or one box of cereal)

2 cups boiling water

Let stand for 20 minutes

1 cup shortening

2 1/2 cups sugar

4 eggs

Cream together and add to bran. Mix in 1 quart buttermilk

5 cups flour

1 tsp salt

5 tsp baking soda

Mix into buttermilk mixture

Bake at 375 degrees for around 17 minutes. Dough can be kept in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

I have never made these but Keaton loves them.