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Place oats, raisins, milk (or soymilk) and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
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(No microwave?
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See Stovetop Variation.)
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Stir to combine.
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Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
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Stir in cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Let stand for 1 minute.
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Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
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Stovetop Variation:
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Bring milk (or soymilk) to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Stir in oats, raisins and salt.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
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Stir in cooked wheat berries and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
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Remove from the heat.
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Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 minute.
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Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
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For the wheat berries:
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Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones.
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Rinse well under cool running water.
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Place in a large heavy saucepan.
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Add water and salt.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Drain and rinse.
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To serve hot, use immediately.
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Otherwise, follow the make-ahead instructions.
