Sheila's Healthy Bran Muffins

 

3 T. baking soda
2 c. butter
2 c. oil
6 cups sugar
8 eggs
2 qt. buttermik
8 c. bran cereal
4 c. bran flakes
1 T. salt
10 c. flour
40 oz. oats
14 oz. coconut
1-2 lb. brown sugar
1-2 c. oil
1 c. rsisins (opt.)
1 c. nuts (opt.)


Dissolve the soda in 4 c. boiling water.
Add 1 cup raisins to water if desired.  Cool
Cream butter and sugar.  Beat in eggs.

Stir in flour and cereal, & nuts.  Add water.
Spray bottom fo muffin papers.  Bake in muffin pans 375 or 30 min or 400 for 20 min.  Keeps covered in fridge for up to 6 weeks