Mormon Muffins

• 2 c boiling water 

• 5 tsp baking soda

• 1 c shortening

• 2 c sugar

• 4 eggs

• 1 qt buttermilk

• 5 c flour

• 1 T salt

• 4 c all-bran

• 2 c 40% bran flakes

• 1 c chopped walnuts

Add soda to boiling water and let cool.

Cream shortening and add sugar.

Add eggs, one at a time. 

Stir in buttermilk, then flour and salt. 

Add water and soda to this mixture. 

Mix All-Bran, bran flakes, and nuts in a large bowl.

Add buttermilk mixture.

Store in a covered container in a cool place overnight 

Spoon into muffin tins without stirring.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Lasts up to 6 weeks.

makes 6 dozen muffins

Recipe by Sarah Stapley