Bran Muffins

3/4 cup to 1 cup Kelloggs All Bran buds, smashed
1 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 1/2 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups Kelloggs All Bran

1. Mix bran buds and water; let stand.

2. In another bowl mix sugar and shortening. Add flour, soda, salt, and eggs one at a time. Beat well. Stir in All Bran.

3. Add bran buds mix to flour mixture and stir together. Fill muffin tins and bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

Keep remaining mixture in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. Make muffins as needed, but don't stir it again.