Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

Directions

Place oats, raisins, milk (or soymilk) and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl.

(No microwave? See Stovetop Variation.)

Stir to combine.

Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Stir in cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let stand for 1 minute.

Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

Stovetop Variation:

Bring milk (or soymilk) to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Stir in oats, raisins and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.

Stir in cooked wheat berries and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.

Remove from the heat.

Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 minute.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

For the wheat berries:

Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones.

Rinse well under cool running water.

Place in a large heavy saucepan.

Add water and salt.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Drain and rinse.

To serve hot, use immediately.

Otherwise, follow the make-ahead instructions.