Always Ready Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1 cup bran in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Add water; stir once and let stand to soften.
3. 3
   Cream the margarine and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat eggs slightly.
4. 4
   Combine the flour, soda and salt.
5. 5
   Combine the softened bran, the remaining bran, eggs, flour mixture and buttermilk with the margarine and sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed.
6. 6
   Pour into a plastic container.
7. 7
   Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of six weeks.
8. 8
   About 25 minutes before serving,
9. 9
   preheat the oven to 400°.
10. 10
    Spoon the batter into Teflon-lined or buttered muffin tins, filling them 2/3 full.
11. 11
    Bake 18 minutes and serve.