Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, soak the cereal in boiling water.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool, then stir in the buttermilk.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the oil, sugar and eggs until well blended.
4. 4
   Mix in the bran-buttermilk mixture.
5. 5
   Sift or stir together the dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Add dry mixture to the bran mixture, stirring just enough to combine.
7. 7
   Add raisins or other fruit, if desired. Either refrigerate the batter in tightly closed container for later use (up to 3 weeks) or divide among 24 muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
8. 8
   Bake the muffins in a preheated 400° oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove muffins to a rack.
10. 10
    Cool to warm (they are best when eaten warm).