Best Bran Muffins
["2 c. boiling water", "4 eggs, beaten", "5 tsp. baking soda", "1 qt. buttermilk", "1 c. shortening", "5 c. flour", "2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. dates", "4 c. All-Bran", "2 c. 40% bran", "2 c. pecans, chopped"]
["Add baking soda to boiling water and set aside.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs, flour, buttermilk, salt and water.", "Mix well, then add remaining ingredients.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.", "Refrigerate dough up to 6 weeks in covered bowl. Do not stir.", "Makes 72 muffins."]
["boiling water", "eggs", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "shortening", "flour", "sugar", "salt", "dates", "All-Bran", "bran", "pecans"]