Hot cereal is an easy-to-make and very satisfying breakfast. There are many options including oats, oat bran, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and cream of buckwheat, as well as combinations of grains. We suggest you follow the package instructions for the type of hot cereal purchased. However, if you buy various types of oats in the bulk section, follow this simple cooking guide for preparing them.
We use water, milk, or a combination of the two, as the liquid component. Some people like thick oatmeal, others thin. Adjust the amount of liquid to make it just right for you.
For rolled oats: See recipe below.
For steel-cut oats: 3 parts liquid for 1 part steel-cut oats, using 1/2 cup oats per serving.
Cook 20 minutes.
For oat bran: 1 cup liquid and 1/3 cup oat bran per serving.
Cook 2 minutes.
See some ideas for topping your oatmeal here: Time for Some Oatmeal!
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| 2 minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 5-10 minutes | 1-2 minute to rest |
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Easy!
Inexpensive!
Serves:1person
Serving Size:1/2 cup dry oatmeal
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Normally, you should follow the package instructions for the type of hot cereal you've purchased. However, if you buy old-fashioned rolled oats in bulk, follow this recipe.
Tools:small (1-quart) saucepan, measuring cups
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- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk or combination
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil, if desired
- Bring liquid and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add oats and stir until boiling again.
- Turn heat to low and cover partially with lid slightly ajar. Cook according to above recommendations.
- Remove from heat. Keep covered and let stand a few minutes.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt to the cooking water, to bring out the flavor of the grain.
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