Wash the wheat well and put into a
casserole with the water.
Bring to the boil, cover and cook
at 140C/275F/Gas 1 for 4-5 hours until the wheat grains have burst
and the mixture is like a thick jelly.
This is the prepared frumenty
which may be eaten plain with sweetening, milk or cream.
Season lightly with salt before
eating.
To make the dish more attractive,
flavor the frumenty with sugar, honey or black treacle, spice and
dried fruit.
A little grated lemon rind or a
spoonful of brandy may be added.
Serve with cream.
Note :
A very old dish which is similar to
porridge, but which was eaten on festival occasions with spices, cream
and dried fruit, or even with a spoonful of brandy.
