Toasted Granola

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup water
6 cups old-fashioned oats
1 jar (12 ounces) toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until
sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the
oats, wheat germ, flour and salt. Stir oil and vanilla into sugar mixture; pour
over oat mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x
1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until dry and lightly
browned, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an
airtight container.

Yield: 11-1/2 cups.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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