Refrigerator Bran Muffins
["1 c. boiling water", "2 1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 beaten eggs", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. whole bran cereal", "1 c. bran flakes", "2 c. buttermilk"]
["Mix water with soda; cool.", "Cream shortening with sugar; beat in eggs.", "Sift flour with salt.", "Add creamed mixture alternately with cooled liquid.", "Stir in cereals and buttermilk; put in covered container in refrigerator.", "Can be used for weeks as needed.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.", "Mixture improves after second day."]
["boiling water", "soda", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "bran cereal", "bran flakes", "buttermilk"]