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Combine the buttermilk and the oats at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) before mixing and baking the muffins.
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Stir well, cover and let rest in the refrigerator.
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Preheat the oven to 400. Grease the muffin tins.
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Put the eggs in a mixing bowl and beat just till the yolks and whites are blended.
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Add the sugar and beat till smooth and well blended.
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Add the buttermilk-oatmeal mixture.
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Add the flour, baking soda, salt and oil.
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Beat till batter is well mixed.
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Fill the muffin tins 3/4 full of batter. They usually bake about 20 minutes, but start testing for doneness after 15 minutes.
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Either remove the muffins from the tins and cool on racks or serve hot from the pan.