30 Day Bran Muffins

Submitted by jo honey

"I remember my mom making these muffins when I was a kid. The longer they sit in the fridge, the better they get. And now, I make them for her! To make buttermilk, if you don't have any, take 4 C. milk and add 4 tbsp. of lemon juice or vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 64 Muffins
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 2 cups water, boiling
• 2 cups 100% bran
• 1 cup shortening (heaping)
• 3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 5 cups flour
• 5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-bran cereal

directions

1. Add boiling water to 100 % Bran and let set for 10 minutes. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and soaked 100 % Bran. Add rest of ingredients, mixing well. Bake 20 minutes or until done @ 400' in greased muffin tins. NOTE: Makes one gallon of batter and may be stored in a covered container for 6 weeks.