Best Bran Muffins

6-7 C Raisin Bran cereal
2 C boiling water
1 C vegetable oil
4 eggs
5 C all purpose flour
3 C sugar
5 tsp. baking soda
4 C buttermilk
In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal and boiling water;stir in oil and eggs. Add flour, sugar, baking soda and buttermilk;mix well. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, 2/3 full. Bake in oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Batter keeps in refrigerator tightly covered for up to 6 weeks.