Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 cups boiling water

5 teaspoons baking soda

4 eggs

1 quart buttermilk

5 cups flour

2 cups 40% bran flakes

4 cups all-bran cereal

Preparation

Mix 2 c boiling water and 5 t baking soda, let cool. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and blend well. Add buttermilk alternatively w/ flour, mixing well. Add baking soda/water mixture. Blend in bran flakes and All Bran. Store in frig at least 24 hours before using.

To make muffins: Spoon batter into greased (or paper-lined) muffin tins; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.