When done, each grain should be distinct, yet jelly-like.

Stirring makes a mere mush, neither very attractive nor palatable.

If there is not time for this long boiling in the morning, let it be done the afternoon before.

Do not turn out the oatmeal, but fill the outer boiler next morning, and let it boil half an hour, or till heated through.
COARSE HOMINY.
Treat like oatmeal, using same amount to a quart of water, save that it must be thoroughly washed beforehand.

Three hours' boiling is better than two.
FINE HOMINY.
Allow a cupful to a quart of boiling, salted water.