Bran Flake Muffins
["3 c. bran flakes", "1 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. buttermilk (regular whole milk can be used)", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Pour boiling water over bran flakes and let stand 3 minutes; set aside.", "In separate bowl, combine shortening, sugar and eggs; set aside.", "Sift flour with soda and salt.", "Now, combine all ingredients with buttermilk.", "Bake in greased muffin pan in a preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.", "Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. Batter may be kept in refrigerator up to 4 weeks."]
["bran flakes", "boiling water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "salt", "soda", "vanilla"]