Instructions

• Step 1: Soak the oats Place a cup of whole oats in the liquid, and let the oats soak in a covered container for four to eight hours.
• TIP: You can substitute steel-cut or rolled oats for the whole oats if you want a faster-cooking cereal, but the presoak time is the same.
• Step 2: Bring the oats and the soaking liquid to a boil. Then simmer them in the pot, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes.
• Step 3: Stir the oats. The oats are ready when the excess water has evaporated and the oatmeal is not sticking to your spoon.
• Step 4: Serve the oatmeal Serve the oatmeal topped with milk and sugar, a pat of butter, or raisins.
• FACT: Oats are believed to have first reached the North American continent in 1602.

You Will Need

• 1 tsp. salt
• 2-4 c. water
• 1 c. whole oats
• Container with lid
• Milk
• Sugar
• Butter
• Raisins
• Steel-cut oats (optional)
• Rolled oats (optional)