How to Boil Wheat

Assorted wheats can be boiled in a double boiler.

When cooking wheat, it is essential to boil it properly to ensure a finished product that is both nutritious and palatable. While all wheat grows as grass and classified as a grain, the various kinds of wheat require different grain to water proportion and cook time. Cooking wheat in a double boiler requires no stirring and will cook evenly throughout.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• Pot

Instructions

Rolled Wheat

1. Measure one part grain to three parts water. Add the water to the inner dish of a double boiler and bring to a boil.

2. Slowly stir in the rolled wheat and bring to a rapid boil.

3. Move the wheat into the outer boiler after it has thickened.

4. Cook continuously for 3 to 4 hours or until achieving the desired consistency.

Cracked Wheat

1. Measure one part cracked wheat to four and a half parts water. Add the water to the inner dish of a double boiler and bring to a boil.

2. Slowly stir in the cracked wheat and bring to a rapid boil. When the wheat thickens, move it to the outer boiler.

3. Cook continuously for 3 to 4 hours or until achieving the desired consistency.

Pearl Wheat

1. Measure one part pearl wheat to 4 parts water. Add the water to the inner dish of a double boiler and bring to a boil.

2. Slowly stir in the pearl wheat and bring to a rapid boil. When the wheat thickens, move it to the outer boiler.

3. Cook continuously for 4 to 5 hours or until achieving the desired consistency.

Boiled Wheat or Frumenty

1. In a large pot, add one part boiled wheat to five parts cold water and bring to a boil.

2. Cook gently until the wheat bursts open and can be easily mashed between the thumb and finger, usually between 4 to 10 hours.

3. Add additional boiling water if necessary, however, stirring should be done as little as possible.

References

• 7 Habits of Weight Loss: Wheat
• 7 Habits of Weight Loss: Cooking Grains