Bran Muffins

Aunt Margaret's

1 15 oz box raisin bran                                  
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar                                                   
1 cup oil
5 cups flour                                                     
1 quart buttermilk
5 tsp baking soda                                           
Dates and raisins (optional)
1 tsp salt

Mix all ingredients together.  Store in refrigerator and bake as needed.  Keeps up to six weeks.  When ready to bake, fill 3/4^th of muffin tin lined with paper cup fillers.  Bake 400º for 20 minutes.  Makes 40 or more.

Mom says:  “Can be made with ½ cup oil and ¼ cup lighter bake.”