{"title":"Food Storage Staples","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong shelf life, bulk-friendly pantry staples for the prepared kitchen. These are the foundational ingredients that belong in every well-stocked pantry — whether you're building a 3-month supply or just making sure you're never caught short.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"western-cracked-wheat-2-lb","title":"Western Cracked Wheat Hot Cereal--large 2 lb.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you grew up on Ralston, Zoom, or Cream of Wheat, this is the hot cereal you've been looking for. Our Western Cracked Wheat is milled to a finer grind than most — so it cooks up into \u003cstrong\u003esoft, chewy nuggets, never hard or gritty pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's the texture your grandmother's kitchen had, and it's back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same cracked wheat we use in our popular bread mixes, sourced in volume and milled to our spec. At 2 lbs., it's a serious pantry staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJazz It Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let your cereal get boring. Try these combinations: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeanut Butter \u0026amp; Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e — just a spoonful of peanut butter, don't overwhelm it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e — maple syrup and toasted walnuts added at the end to stay crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e — shredded coconut, coconut syrup, and a splash of banana flavor for a tropical twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e — cinnamon, vanilla syrup, and toasted pecans (Saigon cinnamon for a richer taste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Chip\u003c\/strong\u003e — a handful of cinnamon chips barely stirred in for bursts of cinnamon, finished with cream and brown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow Chocolate Swirl\u003c\/strong\u003e — chocolate chips stirred until swirled, topped with a dollop of marshmallow cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry (or any fruit)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh, frozen, or dried all work beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced Peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced fresh peach, cinnamon, and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple, Maple \u0026amp; Nutmeg\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced apple, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced apple with buttermilk syrup (it tastes like caramel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Raisin\u003c\/strong\u003e — like a muffin, you don't have to bake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Cheddar\u003c\/strong\u003e — stir in grated sharp cheddar for a creamy, savory bowl. Think grits. It works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Baking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the best cracked wheat we've found for bread and muffins — finer grind, softer result. Substitute it for part of the flour in your favorite bread recipe (about 1 to 1⅓ cups per loaf) or add it to muffin recipes for a hearty texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 1½ cups of water to a boil. Add ½ cup of cracked wheat and ¼ tsp salt if desired. Return to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for about 20 minutes. Leftover cooked cereal keeps in the refrigerator. Uncooked cereal stores well in a cool, dry pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39678292787281,"sku":"PP265","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/123155246_l_cooked_cereal.jpg?v=1736040312"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/collections\/food-storage-staples.oembed","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}