Classic Crunchy Granola

• 4 cups rolled oats (or oatmeal for a finer consistency)
• 1 cup wheat germ or oat bran (or 1/2 cup of each)
• 1/4 cup untoasted sesame or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup slivered or sliced raw almonds
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons safflower oil
• 1 cup raisins, currants, or other chopped dried fruit of your choice

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 F. Lightly oil one or two baking sheets.
2. 2 Combine oats, wheat germ, sesame seeds, and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3 Combine the honey with the oil in a small container.
4. Drizzle into the oat mixture, stirring constantly; mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
5. 4 Spread on the baking sheets.
6. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes or so, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
7. 5 Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheets, then stir in the raisins.
8. When completely cool, transfer to jars and store at room temperature.
9. Keeps 1 to 2 months in a cool, dry place.

rolled oats, bran, sesame, almonds, honey, safflower oil, raisins

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/classic-crunchy-granola (may not work)