HOMEMADE BREAKFAST CEREAL (LIKE GRAPE NUTS)

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir wet mixture into dry mixture until well blended. Spread the soft, cookie-like dough mixture evenly in prepared pan.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; place on wire rack. Let stand, uncovered, overnight in a cool place.

When quite dry, break in small pieces and chop in food processor or blender until pieces are the size of Grapenuts.

Spread cereal on two 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pans.

Bake in a preheated 300 degree F oven until crisp and lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes. Stir cereal often so outer edges do not over-brown. Remove from oven; let cool.

If desired, add dried fruit bits, raisins or nuts. Store in a sealed container. Serve with milk or yogurt.

Makes 9 cups or 27 (1 ounce) servings (1/3 cup each)

Nutrition Analysis, One serving provides: 91 calories, 3 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 g fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 35 mg calcium, 119 mg potassium and 132 mg sodium.

*Whole wheat flour made from hard white wheat makes a tasty, mild-flavored cereal.

Source: Kansas Wheat Commission