These old fashioned bran muffins were made with raisin bran, buttermilk, and a hearty batter for an easy breakfast or snack. Recipes like this became popular during the mid-century years when home cooks looked for practical baked goods that stayed fresh and could be made ahead for busy mornings.
5 cups raisin bran
5 cups flour
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
5 tsp soda
2 tsp salt
1 qt buttermilk
1 cup oil
4 beaten eggs
Combine dry ingredients in a high bowl, mix well.
Add everything else and mix well.
Bake in greased and floured muffin pans 3/4 full.
Bake at 400° for 15 minutes
Will keep for 6 weeks