Highwood Crossing Old Fashion Rolled Oat Flakes
Stovetop method
Stir 1/3 cup of oat flakes into 2/3 cup of boiling water. Reduce heat, stir occasionally until liquid is absorbed, or let stand until desired consistency is reached. Makes 1 - 2 servings.Microwave method
In a microwave safe bowl combine 1/3 cup of oat flakes with 2/3 cup of water. Cook on high for 90 seconds, sir down, then cook on high again for 90 seconds.
Highwood Crossing “Scottish” Steel Cut OatsStovetop method
Slowly stir 1 cup of steel cut oats into 3 cups of boiling water. Reduce heat, stir occasionally, and cook for 20-30 minutes. You can also use milk instead of water for an even more creamy consistency - just ensure that the heat is at a lower temperature and more time is given for cooking.
Or
Sauté 1 cup steel cut oats in 1 Tbsp. butter. Bring 3 cups water and 1 cup milk to simmer over med heat. Add oats and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes med low. Add 1/4 tsp. salt if desired and simmer another 7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.Thermos method
Put 1 cup of steel cut oats in a pint vacuum-insulated bottle prewarmed with hot water. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water, screw lid on tightly and shake a couple of times. Let bottle rest on its side overnight, open in the morning and eat warm, perfectly cooked oatmeal. Great for early morning breakfasts on the go or camping!Note: Sometimes when you soak oats or cook them and let them sit, a green/blue cast forms. It is an enzymatic reaction because of hard water and isn't harmful. It is especially noticeable if the oats are not stirred during cooking and is caused by the oat maturity combined with the mineral content and PH of the cooking water.
Highwood Crossing Quick Cooking Instant OatsStovetop method
Stir 1/3 cup of oat flakes into 2/3 cup of boiling water. Reduce heat, stir frequently, and cook until desired consistency is reached.
Highwood Crossing Power Grains Wheat-Free Hot CerealStovetop method
Rinse 1 cup of Power Grains mix and put in a saucepan, add 2.5 cups of cold water and soak overnight. In the morning bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 15-25 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.Slow Cooker method
Can also be cooked in a crock-pot or slow cooker on low overnight. Cooking times will vary depending on slow cooker used. 1 cup of Power Grains mix makes about 4 servings of hot cereal.Cereals may also be cooked the night before and reheated in a minute or so in the microwave.