Spicy Bran Muffins

1 cup all bran or bran cereal
1 cup milk 1/4 cup melted shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup flour
21/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine all bran and milk; let stand until most of the moisture is taken up.
Add egg and shortening: beat well. Stir in raisins.
Sift together flour,baking powder salt, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add to all bran mixturestirring only until combined.
Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full Bake inmoderately hot oven 400 degrees F. about 20 to 25 minutes.