Cooking Our Way

2 c. flour
3 c. all-bran
2 c. whole wheat flour
2/3 c. salad oil
2 c. white or brown sugar
3 eggs
2 t. baking powder
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. raisins, plumped
2 t. soda in ¼ c. warm water
1 tea. salt

To plump raisins, cover with warm water for a few minutes, then drain. 

Mix all dry ingredients together, then add liquid ending with soda and water.  Can be kept covered in refrigerator two months unfrozen.  May need to add more baking powder with time. Nuts and dates may be used in place of raisins.  Bake 400 degrees 15 minutes.  (Double recipe makes 6 ½ dz. Medium sized muffins)
(We usually bake these all at once and freeze the baked muffins rather than baking them over a period of time)