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Gruel of Patent Groats

Mix a table-spoonful of patent groats smoothly with two table-spoonfuls of cold water. Pour in a pint of boiling water, and stir for ten minutes, or more, over the fire. Sweeten and season, if desired. No straining is needed. A small lump of butter boiled with the gruel is an improvement, but in this, as well as the seasoning and flavouring, the taste of the invalid should be consulted. Sufficient for one person. Probable cost, 2d. per pint.