Mormon Muffins

1 c. boiling water

2½ tsp. baking soda

½ c. shortening

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

2 c. buttermilk

2½ c. flour

½ tsp. salt

2 c. All Bran cereal

1 c. 40% bran flakes

½ c. chopped walnuts

Directions

Add soda to boiling water and set aside.

Whip shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the eggs and mix well. Add the buttermilk, flour, salt; mix again.

Add the soda water very slowly. Gently fold the cereals and the walnuts into the mix.

Muffin mix must sit in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Preheat oven to 350 °

Grease the tops and inside of muffin pans (these will go over the tops of the tins). Spoon batter into muffin tins to the top.

Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Notes

Muffin batter will last one week, covered and refrigerated.
Makes about 2 dozen regular sized muffins.

The recipe can be found here.