Bran Muffins - Bulk Mix

Batter:

• 1 16 oz box bran cereal
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 cups flour
• 5 t soda
• 2 t salt
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup salad oil
• 3 t cinnamon
• 1 t cloves
• 1 t nutmeg .
• 1 cup raisins, dates, nuts, pineapple, apricots, or candied cherries (optional)

Glaze (optional):

• 2 T margarine
• 4 T lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar

In large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add liquid and blend. The batter will keep (if covered) in refrigerator indefinitely. Bake 12-15 minutes at 400°. If desired, mix ingredients for glaze together and drizzle over muffins.