2 c  All bran cereal
2 c  Boiling water
1 c  Butter or margarine
3 c  White sugar
3 tb Brown sugar
4    Eggs
1 qt Buttermilk
1 tb Salt
5 c  Flour
3 tb Baking soda
4 c  Bran flakes (8 oz)
2 c  Raisins or chopped dates

This recipe makes 6 dozen muffins. The batter may be kept 6 weeks covered
in the refrigerator. Prepare recipe the day BEFORE baking.

Pour boiling water over all bran & let stand. In very large bowl (or bath
tub), cream butter, sugars & eggs. Add buttermilk & then bran mixture. Mix
well. Premix flour, b/soda & salt & add to above mixture. Mix well. Add
bran flakes & fold in until just combined. Add raisins or dates. Chill 1
day before baking. Spoon into pans & bake at 375F for 15-20 mins.

CHILL 1 DAY