Easy bran muffins

Ingredients

• 3 cups bran
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup salad oil or melted butter
• 1 cup sultanas or raisins
• 1/2 cup finely chopped apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or nut mix
• 1 over-ripe banana, mashed
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup wholemeal flour