Title: Country Bran Muffins

1 c boiling water --Unbleached Flour, Sifted--

2 1/2 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1/2 c shortening

1 1/2 c sugar

2 ea. large egg --All-Bran Cereal

40% Bran Flakes and boiling water in bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in Bran Flakes mixture and all-bran into creamed mixture. Add dry ingredients alternately with butter/sour milk to creamed mixture, mixing just enough to moisten. Spoon batter into well-greased

1 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling

2/3rds full. Bake in

400 degree F. oven

25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with butter and jam. NOTE: Batter can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator. Bake as directed. --