BARLEY WATER
2 level tablespoons pearl barley
1 quart cold water
1/3 tsp salt
Juice of half a lemon
A little sugar if desiredWash the barley, pour the water over it and soak for several hours. Add the salt and cook in a double broiler for at least three hours. Strain through a cheese cloth or a fine strainer, flavor with lemon and add sugar if desired.
1934 Rumford Complete Cookbook
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