Thursday, October 6, 2011

Shaker Bran Muffins



2 c. boiling water
6 c. whole bran cereal
3 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 c. ground raisins
1 qt. buttermilk
4 eggs
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Pour boiling water over  2 cups cereal, set aside. Cream sugar, shortening, raisins, buttermilk and eggs together. Fold flour, salt, baking soda, and remaining cereal into creamed mixture. Add soaked cereal to batter. Mix only until dry ingredients are moistened. Store in fridge. Do not stir when ready to use. Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Dough will keep in fridge for 4-6 weeks. Makes one gallon (3-4 dozen)

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