Ingredients

  • 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 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Method

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