Breakfast Wheat Berries

Directions

1. 1
   The night before, combine wheat berries, 1 quart of the water and salt and bring to a boil in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
3. 3
   Remove from heat, stir in the honey, agave syrup or sugar, rose water, anise or fennel seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins or dried fruit.
4. 4
   Cover and leave overnight (or for 5 to 6 hours).
5. 5
   In the morning, add remaining cup of water to the wheat berries and bring to a simmer.
6. 6
   Cook 30 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until berries are soft and splayed at one end.
7. 7
   There should be some liquid surrounding the wheat berries (add more water if necessary).
8. 8
   Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
9. 9
   Serve on their own with some of the liquid in the saucepan (stir in some milk if desired), or spoon about 1/3 cup yogurt into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the berries, with some of the sweet broth.
10. 10
    Top with a handful of chopped nuts and a few pomegranate seeds if desired.