Finnish Barley Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups barley
• large grain variety
• 6 cups boiling milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup butter

Instructions

1. Soak barley overnight, or according to package directions, in 4 cups water.
2. Cook in same water.
3. As barley begins to absorb the water, gradually add the boiling milk and seasonings, stirring constantly.
4. Cook barley over very low heat about 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
5. Transfer to buttered 1 1/2-quart or 2-quart baking dish.
6. Dot with butter and bake in 250F.
7. oven until golden brown, about 2 hours.