Mixed Grain

Ingredients

 * 2 cups water
 * 1/2 cup brown rice
 * 6 cups water
 * 1/2 cup oatmeal (not quick cooking)
 * 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
 * 1/2 cup raisins
 * 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
 * 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 3/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375 degree. Simmer water and brown rice for about 20 minutes and drain. Add the rest of the ingredients to rice. Butter 2 1/2 quart ovenproof dish. In dish, mix cooked brown rice with the rest of the ingredients. Cover loosely with foil and bake until grains are tender, water is absorbed and cereal is creamy, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally.