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      Title: Granola
 Categories: Snacks
   Servings: 12
 
  2-1/2 c  Quick-cooking oatmeal
      1 c  Shredded coconut
           -(unsweetened, from a health
           -food store)
    1/3 c  Untoasted sunflower seeds
    1/4 c  Hulled sesame seeds
      4 tb Margarine
    1/4 c  (packed) dark brown sugar
    1/4 c  Honey
    1/2 ts Salt
           -(omit salt if using
           - salted margarine)
  1-1/2 ts Vanilla extract
    1/2 c  Toasted wheat germ
    1/2 c  Raisins
 
  Preheat the oven to 300 .
  
  Spread the oatmeal, coconut, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a large,
  lightly  buttered roasting pan or ovenproof dish (about 11x17 inches is
  best, although a smaller pan will do).  Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing
  several times.
  
  Meanwhile, combine in a small saucepan the margarine, brown sugar, honey
  and salt and bring to a simmer, stirring.  Add the vanilla off the heat.
  
  Reset the oven to 350  then add the wheat germ to the toasted mixture.
  Dribble the sugar-honey mixture syrup over the granola, tossing with a fork
  to coat the dry mixture evenly.
  
  Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5-6 minutes longer.  Add the
  raisins, toss to distribute, and press the granola down firmly into an even
  layer. Bake 5 minutes or so longer, or until the granola is golden.
  
  Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.  Slip a flexible spatula under
  the granola to break in to large pieces.  Let cool completely and store
  airtight.
  
  Makes 6 cups.
  
  [Better Than Store-Bought]
  
  Posted by Theresa Merkling
 
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