Categories: Breakfast, Oatmeat 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    3/4 c  Old-fashioned oatmeal 
  1 1/3 c  Cold water 
           Salt (opt) 
      1 T  Maple syrup or honey (opt) 
  
  In an earthenware dish or heavy ovenproof casserole with tight-fitting 
  lid, combine oatmeal, water, a pinch of salt and maple syrup, honey or 
  brown sugar if using them. Cover tightly and place in 225'F. oven for 
  7 hours, or overnight, until the oatmeal reaches desired consistency.