Bran Muffins--Grandma Hansen

2 c. Nabisco 100% Bran
2 1/2 cubes butter
3 c. sugar
5 c. flour
2 t. salt
2 t. soda
4 beaten eggs
1 qt. buttermilk
4 c. dry unprocessed bran
optional: raisins, chocolate chips

Pour 2 c. boiling water over 2 cups Nabisco 100% Bran. Cool.
While bran is cooling, cream together butter and sugar.
Add eggs, cooled bran, and buttermilk. Add flour, soda and salt.
Stir in unprocessed bran. Mix well. Prepare muffin tins.

Bake at 400 for 22 minutes.