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Hot Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal Recipes
Reprinted from MARTHA'S FAMILY COOKERY BOOK by permission ©2004 ED NOTE: Hot cereal literally costs pennies per serving compared to boxed cereal, and represents an exceptional way to reduce grocery costs. With a little experience, and a few creative touches you can nourish your family without boredom and pocket the change! All these hot cereals can be prepared in minutes in a DUROMATIC Pressure Cooker saving lots of time and energy consumption. Cut the water amount from 2 Cups to 1 1/2 cups. Bring the pressure up to the second red ring. Remove from heat, allow the pressure to drop naturally. Serve. BAKED OATMEAL Mix together: Add: Mix well. Pour into a greased casserole dish 9 X 13 baking dish for 30 minutes at 350°F. I used a smaller baking pan and had to increase the baking time to 40 minutes. Marilyn's Variation: Add 1-2 Cups finely chopped apple pieces. APPLE OATMEAL 1 Cup rolled oats 2 cups chopped apples Cook 5 minutes longer or until apples are at a desired consistency. Serve with milk or yogurt, honey or brown sugard and a sprinkling of connamon. Yield: 4-6 servings CREAM OF WHEAT 1 Cup cracked wheat kernels* Coarsely crack the wheat kernels. Combine the cracked wheat
kernels with water and salt in a suacepan. Bring to a boil, then
reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. S Serve
with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey. The recipe below
for Hearty Cereal Topping is delicious with this hot morning cereal. HEARTY CEREAL TOPPING 1/4 Cup wheat germ Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl combine the first 4 ingredients. Add in butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until butter is in coarse crumbs and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Stir in nuts an seeds. Spread mixture in a baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit pieces. Coo and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. use within 4-6 weeks. Use as a delightful topping on your hot cereal in the morning. YIELD: 3 Cups BABY BEAR PORRIDGE 1 cup rolled oats Combine water and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in rolled oats and cracked wheat. Reduce heat and simmer gently until done, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve with milk, and brown sugar, honey or maple syrup. Honey should not be fed to babies under the age of one. Serves 4. GOOD MORNIN' MILLET CEREAL 1 Cup hulled millet Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30-40 minutes. Serves 4. Serve with butter and honey. (If using the Duromatic Pressure Cooker, cook at the first red ring for 12 minutes and allow the pressure come down naturally.) OATMEAL PANCAKES Mix in a mixing bowl and set aside: 2 Cups rolled oats Mix in a separate mixing bowl: 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour Mix together oat mixture and dry ingredients. Stir until well blended. Cook on a hot griddle. Serve hot with syrup or honey. To receive my free newsletter ON MY HEART which is published twice a month with information, product updates and reviews, delicious recipes and much more in the spirit of Titus Two, click here. If you haven't tried my blue ribbon winning Marilyn's Famous Whole Wheat Bread Recipe, here is the link to the recipe. Complimentary copies of our 64 page catalog of products for homemakers is available here. Link: |