MIXED GRAIN AND WILD RICE CEREAL

This stores well in the refrigerator and can be reheated.

8 cups water
1/2 cups wild rice, rinsed
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup Irish oatmeal
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 cup golden or dark raisins
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 Tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
Heavy cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Simmer 2 cups water and wild rice in medium saucepan, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Drain rice.

Butter a 2 1/2 quart heatproof dish. In dish, mix rice with 6 cups hot water. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover loosely with foil and bake until grains are tender and water is absorbed (about 1 1/2 hours.)

May be served topped with a bit of heavy cream.

Makes 8 portions
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