Raisin Bran Muffins Ala Cooper
["1 (15 oz.) box Raisin Bran cereal", "5 c. all-purpose flour", "3 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. salt", "4 well beaten eggs", "1 c. vegetable oil", "1 qt. buttermilk", "1 c. raisins"]
["Combine the first 5 ingredients in a very large bowl.", "Add raisins (optional).", "Make well in center and pour in eggs, buttermilk and oil.", "Stir until mixed.", "Cover; store up to 6 weeks in refrigerator.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes in muffin pan."]
["cereal", "flour", "sugar", "baking soda", "salt", "eggs", "vegetable oil", "buttermilk", "raisins"]