Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Barley

• 1 cup barley
• 5 cups water (Yes, this is more water than you would normally use, but I like my barley soft rather than chewy... especially when I'm eating it for breakfast)
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 tsp lemon juice

1. 1. Bring water to a boil
2. 2. Once water has begun to boil, add barley, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low.
3. 4. Cover and let simmer for about 45 minutes. Make sure you watch your simmering concoction because if you don't, the sugary water will boil over and you'll end up with the horrible smell of burnt sugar.
4. 5. After about 45 minutes, turn the heat off and let sit until all water has been absorbed.
5. 6. Serve alone or with milk poured over.
6. ** By the way, this makes about four to six servings.

barley, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, lemon juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cinnamon-raisin-breakfast-barley-51128621 (may not work)