Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the baking soda in 2 cups boiling water.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool.
3. 3
   With electric mixer, cream butter and sugar and beat in eggs.
4. 4
   Stir in by hand the remaining ingredients.
5. 5
   Finally, stir in soda water.
6. 6
   Keep batter in refrigerator.
7. 7
   Bake in muffin pan for 30 minutes at 375°.
8. 8
   Batter will keep for about 1 month.
9. 9
   This is also good with pecans or raisins added as you start to bake.