Steel Cut Oats Italian Style Food

STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir oats into boiling water.
• Cook oats until thick and soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Stir milk, cashews, cranberries, coconut, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into cooked oats; continue cooking 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle sugar over the oats to serve.

STOVETOP STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the steel cut oats and and salt. Stir.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes. Make sure you stir the oats occasionally so they don't stick to the pan.
• When the oats start to thicken, at about 30 minutes, add in the milk and extract. I think the milk makes the oats creamier. Stir the oats, milk, and extract together and cook for ten more minutes.
• Add in cinnamon and raisins or whatever toppings you wish.
• (If you want to make bruleed oats-put the oats in a bowl, sprinkle with brown sugar and turbinado sugar. With a creme brulee torch, fire the top of the oats until the sugar is crystalized).
• Serve the oats hot. This batch makes 4-6 servings. If you want you can let the oats cool and then portion them out into smaller containers. To reheat, add a splash of milk and reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

STEEL CUT MAPLE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the dried fruit and toss well.
• Spread on large cookie sheet and bake 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
• Stir in dried fruit.
• Makes 6 servings (approx 5/8 cups each.).

STEEL-CUT OATCAKES

Steps:

• Butter (or use non-stick cooking spray) a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Add oats and salt.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until oatmeal is tender but still firm to bite. Stir often and add more water by 1/4 cup fill if too thick. Cook about 20 - 30 minutes.
• Add cream, maple syrup, sugar and vanilla; stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Spread oatmeal in prepared pan.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 24. (Keep chilled until ready to griddle).
• Cut chilled oatmeal into squares or triangles.
• Heat griddle or heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Brush griddle with butter.
• Cook oatcakes until golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide oatcakes among plates and top with your choice of toppings (maple syrup, berries or yogurt).

ALTON BROWN'S STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast.
• Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
• Alternately, after adding the boiling water,cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Allow to sit overnight on the counter. In the morning, proceed as directed below.
• Combine the milk and the buttermilk (or yogurt) with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• Spoon into a serving bowl and top with additional milk or buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Feel free to garnish or sweeten as desired: chunky applesauce or fruit conserves are great, as is maple syrup, or add dried fruit to the oats and soak both overnight - sweetens the oats ever so slightly.

STEEL CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats.
• Stir for 2 minutes to toast.
• Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
• Combine the milk and half of the buttermilk with the oatmeal.
• Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• Spoon into a serving bowl and top with remaining buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

APPLE CINNAMON STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• Stovetop method:.
• Place all ingredients into a medium pot over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until oats are cooked.
• Serve with additional milk and salt, if desired.
• Crockpot Method:.
• Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
• Serve with additional milk and salt, if desired.

STEEL-CUT OATS ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quick-cooking steel -cut Irish oatmeal and reduce to a simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in Italian Sweet Creme, milk and cook oatmeal 1-2 minutes.
• Remove oatmeal from heat and let stand for a minute.
• Place Steel-Cut Irish Oatmeal in warm bowls and add 1-tablespoon chopped Maple Walnuts.
• Garnish with a dash ground cinnamon and serve.
• Chef's Note: Recipe can be doubled.