Raisin Bran Muffins

Raisin Bran Muffins

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

2 cups sour milk *

3 cups flour

3 cups bran

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup raisins

1 cup boiling water

2 1/2 tsp baking soda

Mix raisins and 1 cup of bran in a small mixing bowl. Add boiling water, mix and let cool. 

In a large mixing bowl, cream together oil, sugar and eggs. Add milk, baking soda, sugar and wet bran/raisin mixture. Add rest of bran, mixing well. 

Keep covered in refridgerator until needed, up to 4 weeks. 

Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake in a 375 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes. 

* To make sour milk, add 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk.