The Oatmeal of Alford

Gruel

Ingredients

Fine oatmeal.
Water.
Salt.
Sugar.
Honey or butter.

Method

Soak some fine oatmeal in water for a few hours.
Stir it up and strain to remove the grits.
Put in a pan with ½ pint of water and bring to the boil.
Boil slowly for an hour.
Add a little salt, sugar and a spoonful of honey or butter.

This is an ideal "pick-me-up" for the sickroom or on cold winter nights.