From: utzoo!decvax!ucbvax!CAD:tektronix!zehntel!sytek!menlo70!hao!seismo!rlgvax!leslie Newsgroups: net.cooks Title: Re:Granola Article-I.D.: rlgvax.1155 Posted: Tue Mar 8 16:24:44 1983 Received: Thu Mar 10 05:51:47 1983 I've been using this "granola" recipe for years. It's VERY good and turns out well even when I cut back on the amount of sugar. HOMEMADE CEREAL MIX Nutritious and tasty, uses fewer exotic ingredients than some cereal recipes and is less expensive. 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar 6 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats 1 jar (12 ounces) wheat germ 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons valilla extract, divided Golden raisins or other dried fruit of your choice (optional) Dissolve sugar in 1/3 cup water in saucepan and boil 1 minute; cool slightly. Mix thoroughly dry ingredients, except fruit, using a very large pan or bowl. Warm oil slightly and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix warm syrup and remaining vanilla. Pour syrup and oil over dry ingredients and mix well. Put into 2 greased rather shallow baking dishes and spread evenly. Bake in preheated 200 degree oven, stirring from time to time, for 2 hours, or until moisture and stickiness are absorbed and cereal feels dry and is a rich golden brown. Cool, then stir in dried fruit in whatever proportions you like. Makes about 9 cups before adding fruit. NOTE: Do not attempt to speed up cooking process by using a higher temperature since cereal will burn. Enjoy! Leslie Hoge RLG Corporation ...!decvax!mcnc!rlgvax!leslie ...!seismo!rlgvax!leslie