From the Donalda and District Lions Club Cookbook - Date Unknown
3c. All Bran (Bran Buds may be used)
1c boiling water
2 1/2c all-purpose flour
2 1/2tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2c shortening
1c Sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2c buttermilk
1 c raisins
In small bowl combine 1c All Bran and boiling water, set aside to cool. Mix together flour, soda and salt and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, stirring only until combined. Stir in 2c All Bran or Bran buds, cooled Bran mixture and raisins. Cover tightly and let stand overnight in refrigerator before baking. Do not stir. When ready bake at 400 degrees F. (200 degrees C) about 30 minutes. This mixture will keep in refrigerator for 3 weeks
Dagny Norman