7 Week Muffins
["2 c. boiling water", "2 c. 40% bran flakes", "1 c. shortening", "4 eggs", "1 qt. buttermilk", "5 c. flour", "5 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 c. sugar", "4 c. Bran Buds", "2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Combine water and bran flakes; cool.", "Add shortening and eggs; beat well.", "Add buttermilk.", "In another bowl, sift flour, soda, salt and sugar.", "Fold into wet mixture.", "Add Bran Buds and nuts. Store in a covered container in refrigerator.", "Use as you wish within 7 weeks.", "You can add chocolate chips just before baking. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes."]
["boiling water", "bran", "shortening", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "sugar", "Bran", "nuts"]