On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 22:26:42 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>Hokan wrote:
>> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:18:58 -0500, Damsel > wrote:
>>
>>>If you have a crockpot, you could maybe make a batch overnight. I haven't
>>>tried that approach yet, but I might just try it that way tonight. We can
>>>either compare notes in the morning, or I can just report back on how it
>>>turned out.
>>>
>>>Looks like you use 1 cup oats to 4 cups water, and cook it on Low all
>>>night.
>>
>>
>> I like the crockpot approach, but if I let it go all night the oats get
>> gluey. I use a timer to start the pot about 4 hours before serving.
>
>
>Try soaking them all night in warm (not boiling) water, then cook in the
>morning for about 5 minutes. That's the least "gluey" method I've
>found. (I usually parboil them at night, leave to soak all night, then
>boil for about 1 minute in the morning.)
>
>Bob
>

I use 3 cups water to 1 cup oats in a good size Pyrex mixing bowl &
nuke it for about 14 minutes. We have it almost every morning. It
keeps the textures and avoids the glue.

Boron