DATE, BRAN MUFFINS

20 ounce box raisin bran cereal

1 cup butter

2 cups brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

4 eggs, beaten

1 quart buttermilk

5 cups flour

5 teaspoons baking soda 

3 cups dates, chopped [Costco tub]

3 cups raisins

1 cup walnuts, chopped [optional]

Mix the raisin bran, sugar and flour [and salt and soda] in a large bowl.  Add eggs, butter and buttermilk and mix well.  Add dates, raisins, and nuts.  Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.  This recipe will make about 72 muffins.