Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Steel-Cut Oatmeal

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup steel-cut oats
3 1/4 cup water
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

In a heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the oats, and cook, stirring occasionally, until quite fragrant, about 5 minutes.  Set aside.

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring the water, milk, sugar and salt to a simmer.  Stir in the toasted oats.  Adjust the heat to maintain a slow simmer, and partially cover the saucepan.  Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping and scorching, until the mixture has thickened and the oats are soft, 25-30 minutes.  The cereal will still be quite loose at this point, but don't worry; it will continue to thicken.  Remove the pan from the peat, allow it to rest for a few minutes, and then serve hot.