In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup bran with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine egg, oil, molasses and honey; mix until blended. Add buttermilk; mix well. Add 1 cup bran, the bran water mixture and raisins. Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the bran mixture; stir just until blended. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, filling them 3/4 full. Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes.