Note: Made Lord knows how many batches of these to enter in the fair. We loved eating the batter!
2 C 100% Nabisco Bran
2 C boiling water
Mix and let stand a while.
Cream 1-1/4 C shortening with 2 C sugar.
Add 2 eggs and 1 quart buttermilk. Then dump in the bran and water mixture.
Sift together 5 C flour, 5 tsp soda, and 1 tsp salt. Add 4 more cups bran to flour mixture.
Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix together. Cover and store in refrigerator. Keeps up to six weeks.
To bake, grease and fill muffin tin not quite 2/3 full. Bake 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes. (Will vary with oven.)
