Friday, August 11, 2006
Interesting question
How do you know if Grapenuts are stale?
I have spent quite a bit of time pondering this week on this question I read at Busy Mom’s blogsite and still don’t have a real answer.
I suppose you can tell that Grapenuts are stale if they’re not crunchy.
As I was trying to discover the answer to this most interesting question, I came across this recipe for “Make your own Grapenuts.” Seems like a lot of work to me. If anyone is interested, I’ve posted it in the extended entry.
And another question, How can Grape-Nuts cereal contain no grapes or nuts?
I think you can find almost anything on the internet, but I still don’t know the answer to this puzzling question.
Maybe I should consider taking up a hobby.
It’s fast, easy to make and so quick to disappear. Great with milk or yogurt and fresh or frozen fruits.
• 3 c. wheat flour
• 1/2 c. dry milk powder
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 t. salt
• 2 t. maple flavoring
• 1/4 c. melted honey
• 6 T. water
Mix dry ingredients. Using electric mixer or rotary egg beater, add maple flavoring, honey and only enough water to moisten. Mixture should be very fine, just like commercial Grape Nuts (NOT doughy). Spread on 2 or 3 baking sheets and bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Stir to break up granules and bake 5-10 minutes longer, until golden brown. Cool and store in air-tight container.
