Working Mother's Barley

By Chezlamere

The SplendidTables"s How to Eat Supper

Ingredients

• 1 cup pearl barley,rinsed and drained
• 28 ounces broth
• 2-3 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place the barley, broth and 2 ups water and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until tender. If the barley starts to dry out before it's fully cooked add more water.
Drain in a strainer, Serve not or at room temp
Add butter to serve