Preparation

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  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  Mix together the bran cereal, oil and raisins. Pour on the boiling water and let stand while preparing remaining ingredients.
  Combine the flour, sugar, soda and salt. Lightly beat the eggs and mix with the buttermilk.
  Add to cereal mixture and mix well. Add flour mixture and mix only until combined.
  Pour batter in greased muffin tins.
  Let stand at least 15 minutes before baking. Do not stir. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove muffins from cups while hot.
  * You can replace the 2 cups buttermilk with 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice and milk.