Homemade Bran Muffins

I love muffins and bran are probably my favorite.  I grew up with my mom making these and I still love them.  Just be aware that you need two different All Bran cereals.

2 c. Nabisco All Bran (or Fiberone)

2 c. boiling water

Mix and let stand

Mix:

2 1/2 c. sugar

1 c. shortening

4 eggs

Sift in another bowl

5 c. flour

5 tsp. soda

1 1/2 tsp. salt

Add 1 quart of buttermilk to shortening/sugar mix.  Add 4 c. Kellogs All Bran (or another bran cereal) to dry ingredients.  Mix dry ingredients, buttermilk mixture, and bran mixture with water all together.  Put into muffin tins.  Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.  Dough can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.