Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over bran flakes and let stand.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs.
3. 3
   Stir in buttermilk and the bran flake mixture.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, salt and baking soda and add to muffin mixture.
5. 5
   Add dates (or raisins), if desired.
6. 6
   Spoon into greased muffin tins.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Yield:
9. 9
   5 dozen.