Bran muffins

2c water (boiling)
5 t baking soda
1 c shortening
2 c sugar
1 qt buttermilk
4 c all-bran
1 t salt
2 c bran flakes
2 c raisins
5 c flour
4 eggs
1 c nuts

1. Add soda to boiling water, cool and set aside.
2. Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs 1 at a time.
3. Add buttermilk, flour and salt.
4. add soda mix.
5. Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
6. Can last 6 weeks.

*Store in fridge, covered.
*Can last 6 weeks.