Bran Muffins with applesauce

3 cups wheat bran 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons buttermilk baking mix 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup raisins 2/3[...]

1 (15 ounce) box all-bran cereal 2 cups raisins 6 pitted dates , finely chopped 2 cups boiling water 4 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt[...]

1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 cup wheat bran 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter[...]