Everlasting Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Place in a bowl crushed shredded wheat.
2. 2
   Add Raisin Bran.
3. 3
   Pour in hot water.
4. 4
   Stir cereals together and set aside.
5. 5
   Cream shortening and sugar.
6. 6
   Beat in eggs (one at a time).
7. 7
   Add cereal mixture and stir gently by hand.
8. 8
   Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
9. 9
   Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture and stir lightly by hand.
10. 10
    Store in refrigerator overnight then bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Batter keeps up to 6 weeks.
12. 12
    Add extra raisins.
13. 13
    Yields 4 dozen.