Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups – all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups – boiling water
• 1/2 cup – rolled oats
• 1/2 cup – whole bran cereal
• 1 cup – white Sugar
• 1 cup – packed light Brown sugar
• 1/2 cup – shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp – baking soda
• 1 tsp – ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp – salt

Method:

1. Pour boiling water over oats and bran cereal, and let stand 10 minutes.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients, and add oat mixture to them.
3. Pour into two 8 or 9 inch pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
5. To make muffins bake about 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.