30 Day Bran Muffins

This recipe is from John's Mom. She makes these every Christmas to pass out to friends. I am addicted, I love these muffins.

2 cups boiling water
5 tsp. baking soda
1 qt. buttermilk (4 cups)
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
6 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
4 cups all bran cereal
2 cups bran flakes cereal

Boil water in large pot. Add baking soda and buttermilk and stir. In your largest mixing bowl (my kitchen aid works, just barely) combine shortening, sugar and salt. Beat in eggs one at a time. Alternate flour and liquid. Then add cereal and mix slowly until combined. Scoop into containers with lids and you can either freeze or keep in the fridge for up to 30 days. Bake at 425 for 15 min.

This recipe is originally from John's great grandmother Wyatte Shellenberger.