Aunt Ruth's Bran Muffins

This is a recipe from Aunt Ruth(my Dads Aunt), or Great Aunt Ruth to me.  I didn't know Aunt Ruth well, but I do know she made good bran muffins.  These are fiber-licious!  The buttermilk helps make them soft and moist.  Definitely a yummy breakfast or snack food.

Bran Muffins 

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs, beaten

2 c. buttermilk

2 c. All Bran Cereal

2 1/2 c. flour

2 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. boiling water

1 c. bran flakes

Combine boiling water and Bran flakes to soften, set aside.  Sift flour, baking soda and salt together.  In separate bowl cream shortening, sugar and eggs.  Add buttermilk and All Bran Cereal.  Stir in sifted dry ingredients., then add the soaked cereal.  Fill greased or lined muffin tins 2/3 full.  Bake at 400 for 15 min.