Mormon Muffins Recipe

A healthy choice of muffins for the entire family, and they are easy to make.

• Meal Type: Muffins
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 4 cups All-Bran®
• 2 cups Bran Flakes®
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Combine water and baking soda; stir until dissolved. Cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Beat in the water mixture. Fold in cereals and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until muffins test done.
4. Yields about 5 dozen.