Favorite Farm Muffins

Great muffin recipe that makes a large batch and keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator. Tastes great too.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 50
• Yields: 50 muffins

Ingredients

• 2  cups raisins
• 5  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 4  eggs
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup applesauce
• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 4  cups  kellogg's brand bud  cereal
• 5  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  quart buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a VERY LARGE bowl mix raisins and baking soda. Add boiling water and mix. Cool slightly and add remaining ingredients. Mix. Fill greased or paper lined muffin tins 1/2 to 3/4 full.
2. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Makes 50+ muffins.
3. NOTE: Batter may be kept covered in refrigerator for several weeks. (Mine doesn't last several weeks).