Basic Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 clove, crushed (optional) or 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon wheat germ (optional)
• 1/2 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• 1/4 cup dried fruit

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 275°F.

2. 2

   Dissolve the brown sugar and mix in the cloves, if used, into the hot water.

3. 3

   After the sugar is dissolved, mix in the vanilla, cinnamon and salt.

4. 4

   In a large bowl mix the oats and nuts (and optional wheat germ) with the previously mixed liquid.

5. 5

   Cover a roasting pan with wax paper to prevent it from sticking and spread the mix to form a thin layer.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour.

7. 7

   If you desire dried fruit in your granola, add it after it is done baking.