Bran Muffins

5 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water
(mix together and set aside)
1/2 c. shortening (I use coconut oil)
2 c. sugar (I use sugar or honey.  I have also cut the sugar in half.  Not quite as good)
4 eggs
(mix together)
Add:
5 c. flour (I have used a variety of white, wheat, & oat flour)
1 Tbsp. salt
4 c. All Bran or Bran Buds
2 c. Bran Flakes
Add:
1 qt. Buttermilk
soda & water

Spoon in greased muffin tins
Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes

Store extra batter in tupperware bowl in fridge
Don't stir after in fridge, just spoon out
Can be kept 6 weeks