Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.