30 Day Bran Muffins

2 c. boiling water
2 c. 100% bran cereal (long)
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. Buttermilk
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. salt
5 tsp. soda
4 c. Bran Buds

Pour Boiling water over 100% bran cereal and set aside to cool. Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and blend well. Stir in buttermilk alternately with sifted dry ingredients, then stir in bran mixture and bran buds. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until baked.

Batter may be stored as long as a month. Makes 5 to 6 dozen muffins.
If desired, you may stir in 1 1/2c. chopped dates or nuts just before baking.

Recipe from the Lion House Cookbook