Basic Cooked Wheat Berries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup wheat berries, well washed
2 - 2 1/2 cups water (most the time I only need 2 cups so watch) or 2 -2 1/2 cups broth (most the time I only need 2 cups so watch)

Preparation

Place washed berries in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook shaking the pan for around 3 to 5 minutes. Till they start to pop. Being careful not to over cook or burn.
Stovetop: Combine water and wheat in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and grain is soft and chewy, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Slow Cooker: Combine water and wheat in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.