Helen's Refrigerator Muffins

I got this from my aunt Helen. I'm not sure where she got it.

4 cups boiling water
2 cups bran
2 cups raisins
2 sups sugar
1 cup oil
4 eggs
1 pt buttermilk
5 cups flour
5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Soak the 2 cups of brain with 2 cups boiling water.
Cover the 2 cups raisins with 2 cups boiling water.

Blend 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup oil, the 4 beaten eggs, and 1 pt of butter milk.
Sift in 5 coups flour, 5tsps baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
If desired add cinnamon.
Add the bran mixture, and drained raisins last.

Mixture keeps in fridge for 3 weeks but you should never stir it again.