6-Week Bran Muffins
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "5 c. flour", "2 c. bran flakes", "2 c. chopped dates", "2 c. boiling water", "5 tsp. baking soda", "1 qt. buttermilk", "4 c. all-bran", "2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Add soda to boiling water; let cool.", "Cream the shortening and add sugar, then add eggs one at a time.", "Stir in buttermilk, flour and salt.", "Add water-soda mixture.", "Stir in all-bran, bran flakes, dates and nuts.", "Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.", "Bake as needed.", "Spoon into muffin tins without stirring.", "Bake 20 minutes at 375\u00b0, less for small muffins."]
["shortening", "sugar", "flour", "bran flakes", "dates", "boiling water", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "all-bran", "nuts"]