Homemade Raisin Bran Cereal

Submitted by Sweet PQ?

"This is another recipe I found in my recipe stash that sounded interesting. I am posting it here in case there is someone who would like to try their hand at making homemade cereal (additive-free). NOTE: Prep time is estimated. Cooking time is total time for 4 pans, baked separately."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 24mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 quarts

ingredients

• 2 cups wheat bran, unprocessed
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup safflower oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups raisins

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*. Combine bran, flours, powdered milk and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix the water, oil & honey together and stir into the dry ingredients. Use a large fork to mix well.
3. Divide the dough in 4 pieces. Place one portion on a piece of floured waxed paper. Cover with another sheet of waxed paper.
4. Gently roll out dough to a 12" x 15" rectangle.
5. Remove top piece of waxed paper and invert the dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Remove the other sheet of waxed paper.
6. Bake @ 350* for 16-18 minutes.
7. Cool and break into pieces in a paper bag. Make smaller pieces using a rolling pin.
8. Repeat with the other portions of dough (roll out & bake a portion whle one cools).
9. When all cereal is cooled and broken up, combine with raisins. Store in a covered container.