Bran Muffins#1

1 Box (15-oz) raisin bran

3 c Sugar

5 c Flour

5 ts Soda

2 ts Salt

1 1/2 ts Cloves

2 ts Nutmeg

3 ts Cinnamon

4 -- beaten

1 c Oil

1 qt Buttermilk

2 ts Vanilla

3 pk Dried fruit bits

2 c Nuts

Cook fruit in water until done. Drain. Mix dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Bake in muffin tins at 400 degrees for 20 minutes -- if using miniature muffin tins, reduce baking time to 15 minutes. Don't know where this came from originally, my mother had it in her recipe box, but anytime I make these, everyone raves! >From Glen Hosey's Recipe Collection Program, hosey@erols.com