Cereal and Cereal Gruels

Ingredients

• whole grains or specially prepared flour
• water
• coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Spread the grains on a clean table and remove any foreign substances.

2. Wash the grains with two or three changes of cold water.

3. Fill the lower part of a double boiler one-third full of boiling water.

4. Add the washed grains gradually to boiling salted water, stirring to prevent burning.

5. Place in the double boiler and steam until thoroughly cooked, about three hours for oatmeal.

6. Serve hot, thinned with water, milk, or cream if desired.