Refrigerator Bran Muffins  (makes 5 doz)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white sugar

• 1 cup shortening

• 3 tbsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp salt

• 2 cups boiling water

• 2 cups 100% natural bran

• 4 cups bran flakes

• 4 eggs

• 1 qt (or L) buttermilk

• 2 cups raisins

• 5 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Pour boiling water over natural bran and let stand.

2. Cream shortening and sugar.

3. Add bran/water mixture and mix until shortening is dissolved.

4. Whisk in eggs and buttermilk.

5. In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, baking soda and bran flakes.

6. Add raisins and mix with flour mixture.

7. Add Dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

8. Store batter in fridge for at least one day before using and batter can be stored in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.

9. To bake, spoon batter into muffin times and bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

Perfect way to have fresh muffins in the morning.