Wartime Porridge

Today felt quite chilly...and we had some unexpected rain.. so its quite damp. Perfect weather for our first porridge breakfast of the season.

This wartime recipe comes from The Ministry of Food.. and found in Eating for Victory.. a collection of MOF leaflets. It offers two variations of the porridge breakfast.. and I choose the recipe using rolled oats

I like mine as written... but MrD prefers his with a little added milk and sugar

6-8 oz. rolled oats or barley flakes
2 pints water
1 teaspoon salt

• Mix the rolled oats or barley flakes with a little of the cold water. 
• Boil the rest and pour on to the oats or flakes stirring well. 
• Return to the pan. 
• Add the salt and boil the porridge for 5-10 minutes, stirring at intervals.
• If thick porridge is preferred use the larger amounts of rolled oats or barley flakes.

Eating For Victory