Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 c. boiling water
• 1 c. Bran Buds (brand name)
• 1/2 c. margarine or butter
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 c. buttermilk
• 2 c. flour
• 1 c. oatmeal
• small can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring
• 2 c. 100% bran cereal (All-Bran)
• 3/4 c. raisins (optional)
• 3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)