Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oats

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Here is alton's method for making a nice creamy bowl of hearty steel-cut oats. his recipe adapts perfectly to overnight soaking. I followed the recipe through adding the boiling water, then cover it (heat off) and head to bed. In the morning, i add the milk and simmer for 10 minutes. Delicious!!

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , melt the butter and add the oats.

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Stir for 2 minutes to toast.

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Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer.

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Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes , without stirring.

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Alternately , after adding the boiling water , cover the saucepan and remove from the heat.

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Allow to sit overnight on the counter.

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In the morning , proceed as directed below.

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Combine the milk and the buttermilk with the oatmeal.

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Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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Spoon into a serving bowl and top with additional milk or buttermilk , brown sugar , and cinnamon.

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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.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, steel cut oats, boiling water, kosher salt, whole milk, low-fat buttermilk, brown sugar, cinnamon