Bran muffins

Bran muffins

2 cups boiling water
4 cups bran cereal ( Raisin bran or total)
1 lb. of dates chopped/ or raisins If a cereal with raisins is used cut down to 2 cups or less.
1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs beaten
5 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
5 tsp. baking soda
1 quart buttermilk
2 cups bran flakes

Pour boiling water over 4 cups of bran cereal and dates/raisins. Sift together dry ingredients. Cream together oil and sugar. Add eggs, hot bran mixture, dry ingredients, and buttermilk. Last of all add the 2 cups of bran flakes. Mix just enough to combine

Bake in greased and floured muffin tins at 400 for 15 - 20 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen, best part is the batter will last covered in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.