Porridge is a classic fall and winter breakfast, as it offers comfort and warmth in the same bowl. There are as many ways to make porridge as there are toppings to serve it with, but if you like your oats luxurious and creamy, read on for these tips on creating the silkiest, smoothest porridge.
Soak The Oats
Soaking the oats before you cook them will reduce cooking time, and ensure that the oats are soft and creamy. You can use a mix of water and milk to soak them in, and it’s fine to cook the oats in this liquid rather than draining it away.
Whisk The Milk
If you cook your oats in milk (or a water-milk mix), try frothing or whisking the milk before hand. This makes the milk light and foamy, and lends a real creamy smoothness to the finished porridge which is hard to resist!
Salt and Sugar
It’s traditional to cook porridge with a pinch of salt, but combining a teaspoon of sugar and salt and stirring this into your oats will ensure a rich, creamy, ever so slightly sweet taste which is utterly delicious.
These tips and tricks will elevate your porridge into a bowl of pure creamy deliciousness, so give them a go next time you’re making breakfast.
