Crunchy Granola - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oatmeal
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. bran (not cereal)
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans, almonds or walnuts)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. safflower oil
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix oatmeal, flour, bran, wheat germ, coconut, nuts and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
Put oil, peanut butter, honey, water and vanilla in a saucepan and warm, only until well mixed.
Pour over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with hands.
Mixture should be crumbly.
Add more water for bigger crumbs.
Put into 2 large flat pans and bake at 250\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours.
Turn every 15 minutes.
You may add 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon, sesame or sunflower seeds or 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered milk gives a good flavor.