Refrigerator muffins...they're all about making the batter ahead and baking when you're ready.

Jean's Refrigerator Bran Muffins

2 cups boiling water
2 cups bran
1 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 quart buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bran flakes
Cupcake wrappers

1. In a bowl, pour boiling water over bran, mix well, and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
3. In another bowl, cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, and the bran mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture with bran flakes.
5. Store tightly in the refrigerator. Bake as needed.
6. Fill a greased muffin tin or cupcake wrappers half full.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes about 5 dozen muffins.