Ingredients
2 cups boiling water5 teaspoons baking soda1 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 eggs5 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 quart buttermilk4 cups All-Bran2 cups bran flakes1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
Combine water and baking soda; stir until dissolved. Cool. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Beat in the water mixture. Fold in cereals and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until muffins test done.
