How To Make The Perfect Bowl Of Porridge

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Milk

Pour the milk into a non-stick saucepan and bring it to a simmer - small bubbles should appear on the surface. Don't boil the milk or it will burn

Step 3: Add oats

Slowly add the oats, salt and sugar stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon all the time.

Step 4: Simmer

Keep stirring until bubbles appear again. Then reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the oats: the finer they are the quicker they'll cook.

Step 5: Serve

When the porridge is done, it will be thick but pourable and the oats will be soft

Step 6: Toppings

Now add in some cream to taste and stir. You might also wish to add a table spoon of honey.