Bran Flake Muffins

Combine bran flakes and boiling water in bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Cream together shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in bran flakes mixture and all-bran into creamed mixture. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, mixing just enough to moisten.

Spoon batter into well-greased 1 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling two-thirds full. Bake in 400 degrees F oven 25 minutes or until golden brown.