how do you make your porridge?

[Merlin5]

I've tried a few brands and Quaker porridge oats has been my porridge of choice for years. The oat flakes are the right size.
I add honey. I prefer the hard opaque waxy (non runny) honey and let it melt in the porridge. I then add some banana or dried apricots.

Other times I'll do regular sugar and salt.

 

[tomparker95]

From a pouch, quaker oats.

 

[beh]

Soak a mix of normal porridge oats and a handful of "jumbo" oats (for a bit more texture) in water with a pinch of salt. Overnight is good, or even 10 minutes makes a difference I feel. Gentle heat on stove, add milk to desired consistency, slightly runny rather than being able to stand a spoon in it that is. Don't always get it spot on but when it's good it's very creamy without being too heavy.

 

[D.P.]

No one has mentioned adding whisky to the porridge yet, tut tut.

A couple of shots in the porridge, then a couple more in your coffee, helps cure the side effects of too much whisky and irn-bru the night before.

 

[Glaucus]

It has to have a pinch of salt in it, and dark brown sugar stirred through it, is the best accompaniment. Darker the sugar, the better.

 

[p4radox]

Oats.
Water.
Microwave.

 

[One More Solo]

Jordans Conservation Grade Porridge, simmer in milk for 5-10 minutes with a pinch of salt, turn the heat off and stick a lid on the pan for 5-10 minutes again. Either serve as is or with some honey/syrup. Top stuff.

 

[Scam]

I'm surprised at the amount of people using instant packets. They're so sugary you may as well be eating Coco Pops or something.

I just do the 1 cup of oats, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of water. I like a pinch of salt for texture (not too early else it goes a bit odd) and then a drizzle of golden syrup. Quite often chop half a banana in and some chopped dates if we have them.

Having said all this the girlfriend normally makes it for me/us whilst I'm in the shower. Bless

I'm intrigued to try soaking overnight. Could you soak 1 cup of oats in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk overnight? Would it just be ready to warm through in the morning? Will it absorb al that liquid overnight? Might save some time in the morning rush...