Oatmeal with dates

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOats
½teaspoonSalt
2cupsWater
1cupDates (pitted and halved)

Directions

Bring water to a boil. Add salt. Add rolled oats slowly. Cook over low flame in a double boiler. Cook 45 minutes. When done, add the dates. Mix thoroughly. Serve with cream and sugar.

Source: The International Cookbook by Margaret Weimer Heywood (1929)