Red River Hot Cereal Mix (Copycat)

Cookgirl's Note:

I bought a box of Red River hot cereal recently-specifically to create a copycat version although it's been on my To Do List for a long time. All ingredients were purchased in bulk at the natural food store using Oregon-based Bob's Red Mill products exclusively including organic 'Pumpernickel Dark Rye Meal' which I was happy to discover. *Please* note that I estimated amounts for this cereal and you can adjust the amounts if you wish. The cooking directions were taken directly from the back of the box.

• Total Time: 7 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 4.0 cups

• 2 tablespoons brown flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons golden flax seeds
• 2 cups cracked wheat
• 2 cups rye meal

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl then transfer to an airtight container or "Ziploc"-type plastic bag.
2. To prepare: For 2 servings, place 1 1/2 cups filtered water, 1/2 cup Red River Copycat Hot Cereal Mix and 1/4 teaspoon salt (the salt is optional) in a sauce pan.
3. Bring to a boil; stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce to a gentle boil and cook 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
5. After cooking is complete, remove sauce pan from stove top and cover. Set aside for a few minutes.
6. Enjoy with your favorite additions and toppings: milk, dried fruit, cinnamon, etc.