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Clea's Bran Muffins
5 tsp soda
2 C water
5 C flour
2 C sugar
1 tsp salt
1 C shortening
4 beaten eggs
1 qt buttermilk
3 C bran cereal
2 C bran flakes

Dissolve soda in water in separate bowl. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Then, mix in shortening until a coarse crumb texture forms. Mix in eggs and water mixture. Add buttermilk and cereals, mix well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Can refrigerate batter for up to 5 weeks.