
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). It is better to cook it in a dish set into a dish of boiling water.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Soak one cup of oatmeal in a quart of water over night
boil half an hour in the morning
salted to taste
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Soaking oatmeal overnight allows the oat starches to begin hydrating and softening, which reduces the cooking time needed to gelatinize them fully. The extended gentle boiling breaks down the oat's cell walls and releases starches that create a creamy, cohesive porridge. Cooking in a double boiler (dish set in boiling water) prevents scorching by maintaining a maximum temperature of 212°F, ensuring even heat distribution without direct contact with a hot pan surface.
The oats must be soaked overnight (8-12 hours) before cooking. Once cooked, the oatmeal can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Portion into individual servings for easy reheating.
Store cooked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, add 2-3 tablespoons of water or milk per serving and warm in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently until heated through.
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The oats must be soaked overnight (8-12 hours) before cooking. Once cooked, the oatmeal can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Portion into individual servings for easy reheating.
Store cooked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, add 2-3 tablespoons of water or milk per serving and warm in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently until heated through.