Porridge Hot

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I could say that this recipe was handed down from my great-great-great-great-grandmother, but that isn't the case! I can't say i've every had it, but still....... Taking some suggestions to heart, i've cut back on the original 1/4 cup of molasses, & finally made it optional, realizing that some people [for some reason or other!] just don't have my taste for molasses!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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In large heavy saucepan bring to boil the water & salt.

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Reduce heat to medium low & add oats , cooking 5 minutes & stirring frequently.

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Transfer to a 6-cup souffle dish , then add last 8 or 9 ingredients [realizing that dark molasses is to be used only if you want a molasses taste to this dish] , stirring to combine.

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Bake 1 hour until set.

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Spoon into bowls & serve with cold milk.

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Ingredients

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water, salt, old fashioned oats, dark raisin, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, walnuts, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, dark molasses