Cracked Wheat Hot Cereal, Fine-Grind 2 lb Pantry Staple for Breakfast Bowls, Baking and Hearty Recipes

Cracked wheat hot cereal with a finer grind cooks into soft, chewy nuggets rather than hard or gritty pieces. The 2 lb package makes a practical pantry staple for warm breakfast bowls and other recipes.

Use it as a hot cereal with your preferred toppings, or substitute about 1 to 1⅓ cups per loaf in bread recipes and add it to muffins for a hearty texture. Uncooked cereal stores well in a cool, dry pantry.

To cook, bring 1½ cups of water to a boil, add ½ cup of cracked wheat and ¼ teaspoon salt if desired, return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Features

• Fine-ground cracked wheat designed for a softer cooked result
• Works as a warm breakfast cereal
• Can be used in bread and muffin recipes
• 2 lb package for pantry storage
• Cook with water and optional salt in about 20 minutes

Specifications

• Product type: Cracked wheat hot cereal
• Package weight: 2 lb
• Grind: Finer grind
• Cooking ratio: ½ cup cracked wheat to 1½ cups water
• Cooking time: About 20 minutes after reducing to a simmer
• Storage: Store uncooked cereal in a cool, dry pantry

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cook this cracked wheat cereal?

Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil, add ½ cup cracked wheat and optional ¼ teaspoon salt, then simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Can I use it for baking?

Yes. The source directions recommend substituting about 1 to 1⅓ cups per loaf in bread recipes or adding it to muffin recipes.

What texture does the finer grind provide?

The finer grind is described as producing soft, chewy nuggets rather than hard or gritty pieces.

How should uncooked cracked wheat be stored?

Keep the uncooked cereal in a cool, dry pantry.