Bring water to boil and cool. Add baking soda and set aside. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar, then add eggs. Sift flour and salt and add to egg mixture. Add cereals and buttermilk. Add water and baking soda mixture and blend well. Add fruit and nuts before baking. Bake at 400¡ for 20 minutes.

only gets better with age. If you make a full recipe, you will need a Large mixing bowl.