Bran Muffins
["1 c. bran (raw)", "1 c. boiling water", "1 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 pt. buttermilk", "3 c. flour", "4 tsp. soda", "1 1/4 tsp. salt", "2 c. bran buds"]
["Mix bran and boiling water.", "Cool.", "Beat shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and buttermilk.", "Add bran to mixture.", "Sift flour, soda and salt; add dry ingredients to mixture until mixed well.", "Stir in bran buds and pour into muffin pan.\tBake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "May be kept in refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks and baked as needed."]
["bran", "boiling water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "bran buds"]