Frog Hollow Farm Granola

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees if conventional, or 300 degrees if convection.

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   In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, dried milk, pastry flour, sunflower seeds and salt.

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   In a large sauce pan over low heat, warm the honey and oil together. Do not overheat, or the granola will have a burned taste. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.

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   Divide the granola between 2 half sheet pans or rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, toss granola, spread out again and bake 10 minutes more.

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   Remove from oven a second time, toss and spread out, breaking up any big chunks. Bake for 10 minutes more. The granola should feel dry but not too dark.

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   Remove from the oven and cool completely; if after cooling, the granola feels soft, you can bake again until it feels dry. (Do not bake again after you've added the dried fruit.)

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   Once granola is completely cool, add the raisins or dried fruit. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to four weeks.

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   Note: Nonfat dried milk can be found in the bulk bins or baking aisle of most grocery stores.

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   Nutrition Information:

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    Per 1/2-cup serving: 275 calories, 7 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 4 g fiber.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.