Bran Muffins

2 cups Boiling Water
1 tbsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Shortening
4 eggs
1 qt Buttermilk
5 cups Flour
1 tsp Salt
4 cup 100% Bran Buds
2 cups 40% Bran Flakes
1 cup Chopped Walnuts

Add soda to hot water and let cool. Whip shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs slowly and mix well. Add the buttermilk, flour, and salt and mix well. Add the baking soda water very slowly. Fold the two bran cereals into the mixture very slowly with the chopped walnuts. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before eating. This makes a large batch. May store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 6 weeks.