Refrigerator Bran Muffins

Smile1968's Note:

This recipe has been in our family for many years and is our favorite. It is not your typical dry bran muffin. It is very Moist and tasty.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 84

Yield: 84.0 84 muff ...

• 2 cups bran flakes
• 4 cups kellogs all-bran cereal
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 2⁄3; cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 eggs , beaten
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 5 cups flour , not sifted
• 5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Pour boiling water over Bran cereal and cool. Cream together sugar and shortening in a large bowl, then add the remainder of ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, depending on the size of your muffins it may take longer. The batter can be refrigerated for up to 1 month. If you like you can add additional ingredients - I like to add Dates, and sometimes some Walnuts. A friend of mine recently suggested using boiling Apple Juice in place of the water for a different flavor, I plan on trying that the next time I make the batter. You could also add Raisins, Cinnamon, Chocolate Chips, Dried Cranberrys - whatever your taste is. I also like these muffins cold better than hot. I am not sure just how many muffins can come out of this recipe, but it makes quite alot.